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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chalkhouse Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Chalkhouse Green.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Chalkhouse Green?
Chalkhouse Green: your questions answered
Is Chalkhouse Green 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 you serve after a service at Saint Barnabas Emmer Green?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
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.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Funeral and wake catering in Chalkhouse Green, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and village hall wakes, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Chalkhouse Green, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chalkhouse Green?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chalkhouse Green hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Chalkhouse Green and the whole of Reading
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Occasions we serve in Chalkhouse Green
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Reading station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Arranging a wake in Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For a wake in Chalkhouse Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chalkhouse Green. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
After a service at Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Chalkhouse Green includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chalkhouse Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Chalkhouse Green stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Chalkhouse Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Chalkhouse Green
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Chalkhouse Green
What else we do in Chalkhouse Green
- 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