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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wokingham

We serve 35 towns and villages across Wokingham for funeral and wake catering, with everything fried fresh on the day.

Planning an event in Wokingham?

Towns we cover in Wokingham

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.

Main towns

Other occasions in Wokingham

Postcode districts

How funeral and wake catering works in Wokingham

It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at home.

Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.

Prices in Wokingham

Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.

Why hosts in Wokingham choose us

All the chip-shop extras
Fish and chips fried fresh on site
A clear quote before booking
Classic food your guests already know

How to get a price

Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wokingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.

Near you in Reading

Bookings here are often close to Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre, among other places. Also close by are Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (within half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). The closest station to Reading is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Sonning Hill and Longwater.

After a funeral in Wokingham

From Reading, Woodley and Earley to small villages, wakes in Wokingham are usually at home or a local hall. We need somewhere level to park close by.

Reading: If the funeral is at a church such as All Nations Christian Centre, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Reading is on or near the A4 and A33, handy for relatives driving in. Summer evenings in Reading stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.

For event organisers in Wokingham

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Diets, allergies and planning

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:

Confirm the van can park at the hall
Plan seating for older guests
Tell us about any close family with allergies
Cater for a few more than you expect

When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.

A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.

Who books funeral and wake catering?

It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.

These are some of the bookings we take in Wokingham and Wokingham:

Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Memorial gatherings
Gatherings at home after a funeral

Should I sort the food myself?

For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.

What a fish and chip van costs

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

Distance and any road charges
How easy the site is to reach
The number of meals
The menu and how many choices

Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.

Getting an accurate quote

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

The venue or postcode
Anything awkward about the way in
The date and time of the event
Where you’d like the van to go

Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

Wokingham: your questions answered

Can you cater a wake at short notice?

Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.

Can someone else arrange it?

Yes, many families prefer that.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.

What happens if it rains?

Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

What do we need to supply?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.