Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Charvil events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Charvil? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Charvil
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Charvil
We cook as people come up. We are frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at a village hall or club, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Charvil, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Charvil
Is Charvil close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Wokingham included. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Arranging a wake in Charvil
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 35 places across Wokingham.
For family travelling by train, Twyford station is about 0.9 miles away.
We serve wakes across RG10 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Charvil we cover include Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Polehampton Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles east) and The Piggott School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wagon And Horses Public House (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Other occasions in Charvil
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, a wake in Charvil has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Charvil?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as St Patrick's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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