Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Emmbrook
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Emmbrook and across Wokingham.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Emmbrook
What affects the price in Emmbrook
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
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
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RG41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Emmbrook
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Emmbrook, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wake catering near Emmbrook
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. In and around Emmbrook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 35 places across Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Emmbrook to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Woosehill Community Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in RG41 and RG40, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Emmbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Emmbrook Inn (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Events we cater in Emmbrook
It’s one less thing to organise.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
For family travelling by train, Wokingham station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- 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.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Common questions in Emmbrook
Which station is closest to Emmbrook?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Woosehill Community Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Places near Emmbrook
Other occasions in Emmbrook
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in Emmbrook has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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