Reading · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Emmer Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Emmer Green and Reading, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Emmer Green
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Emmer Green
What’s the nearest station to Emmer Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Emmer Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Emmer Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For celebrations of life and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In Emmer Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Arranging a wake in Emmer Green
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Around Emmer Green, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at St Barnabas Church Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in RG4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Emmer Green, we also cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Emmer Green hosts choose us
- Events in Emmer Green and across Reading
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Events we cater in Emmer Green
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Also near Emmer Green
Other occasions in Emmer Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically 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.
Where the van can park in Emmer Green
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Emmer Green
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A wake in Emmer Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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