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Funeral and Wake Catering for Kidmore End events
Funeral and wake catering in Kidmore End: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Kidmore End
Wake catering near Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kidmore End and nearby villages. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Wakes anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in Kidmore End
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Kidmore End, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Questions from Kidmore End
What’s the nearest station to Kidmore End?
Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Kidmore End?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Reading. Find your area.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Kidmore End?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Kidmore End, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Kidmore End is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Kidmore End, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Places near Kidmore End
Also in Kidmore End
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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