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Funeral and Wake Catering for Gallowstree Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Gallowstree Common.
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Gallowstree Common
Funeral and wake catering in Gallowstree Common, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Gallowstree Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Gallowstree Common: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Gallowstree Common?
Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Reading. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Gallowstree Common?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Gallowstree Common; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Gallowstree Common hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Gallowstree Common
More for events in Gallowstree Common
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wake catering near Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For wakes in Gallowstree Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre.
For wakes in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Reformation pub (less than half a mile west)
Where the van can park in Gallowstree Common
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage 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