Wokingham · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hare Hatch, Wokingham
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hare Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Hare Hatch events
Funeral and wake catering in Hare Hatch, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For village hall wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
In rural Hare Hatch, home or the hall is usual. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hare Hatch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
After a funeral in Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hare Hatch is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hare Hatch to Reading (7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.4 miles west.
We serve wakes across the RG10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hare Hatch we cover include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hare Hatch?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Hare Hatch
Is Hare Hatch too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hare Hatch from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Wokingham. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Hare Hatch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hare Hatch is within our area and the rest of Wokingham. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Hare Hatch. In Hare Hatch, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Hare Hatch and across Wokingham
- 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