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Funeral and Wake Catering in Caversham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Caversham.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Caversham
About our funeral and wake catering in Caversham
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and anniversary memorials, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake in Caversham, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Events we cater in Caversham
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caversham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Grace Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
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For event organisers in Caversham
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Caversham. A wake in Caversham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Arranging a wake in Caversham
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Wherever your wake is in the RG4 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Caversham is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Relatives driving in can use the B3345 to reach Caversham. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Caversham on the B3345, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Caversham, we also cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Caversham has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (under half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Caversham
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Caversham close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
- 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