West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wickham, West Berkshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Wickham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
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Funeral and wake catering in Wickham, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Wickham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In Wickham, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What affects the price in Wickham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wickham?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Church of St Swithin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
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What else we do in Wickham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Wickham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Common questions in Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
After a funeral in Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Wickham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wickham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wickham to Reading (20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. Wickham is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Wickham we cover include Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Wickham includes Sole Common Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile west)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch