Reading · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Dunsden Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Dunsden Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Dunsden Green?
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Dunsden Green
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and a wake at the family home, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In rural Dunsden Green, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Dunsden 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.
After a funeral in Dunsden Green
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Dunsden Green as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Reading station is about 2.6 miles away.
For wakes in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Where the van can park in Dunsden Green
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Dunsden Green?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
Dunsden Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Dunsden Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Reading, including Dunsden Green
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Places near Dunsden Green
Other occasions in Dunsden Green
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Dunsden Green has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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