Wokingham · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cockpole Green, Wokingham
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Cockpole Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Cockpole Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Cockpole Green hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Cockpole Green
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Cockpole Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Cockpole Green, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to Cockpole Green
Also in Cockpole Green
Perfect for your wake in Cockpole Green
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cockpole Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Cockpole Green
Cockpole Green is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Paul's Mission Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in RG10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Warren Row Road, Hatch Gate Lane and Ashley Hill Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cockpole Green, we also cover Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-east), Warren Row (1 mile east), Remenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Wargrave (2 miles south) and Frogmill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (11 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Cockpole Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Cockpole Green?
Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cockpole Green close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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