Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Barkham
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Barkham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Barkham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Barkham
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and memorial gatherings.
In rural Barkham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What affects the price in Barkham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Barkham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late-December sunset in Barkham is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Questions from Barkham
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Barkham close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cover Barkham?
We do. We serve events in Barkham and across Wokingham. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Towns and villages near Barkham
Other occasions in Barkham
Where the van can park in Barkham
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Bookings in Barkham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Barkham to Reading (6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RG40 and RG41, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Barkham Road and Barkham Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Barkham include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House And Smithy (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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