West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Yattendon
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Yattendon and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Yattendon?
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In winter, it is dark in Yattendon by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Yattendon, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Yattendon, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Yattendon
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Wakes in Yattendon: venues and practical details
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Yattendon will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Yattendon to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Yattendon is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Yattendon we cover include Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (within half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
Questions from Yattendon
Is Yattendon too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Where the van can park in Yattendon
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Yattendon. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- 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