Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Gardeners Green
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Gardeners Green and across Wokingham.
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Gardeners Green?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Gardeners Green
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and a tribute meal, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Gardeners Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. 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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Occasions we serve in Gardeners Green
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like St Sebastian's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
After a funeral in Gardeners Green
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Across the RG40 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Gardeners Green to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Wherever your wake is in RG40, we can bring the van to you. From Honey Hill and Heathlands Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Gardeners Green include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Wixenford School (0.7 miles north-west) and St Crispin's School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Gardeners Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Gardeners Green
Which station is closest to Gardeners Green?
Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Gardeners Green from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Places near Gardeners Green
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Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Gardeners Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
- 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