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Funeral and Wake Catering in Langley Common
Funeral and wake catering in Langley Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Langley Common
Funeral and wake catering in Langley Common, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Langley Common, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Langley Common
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. Sunset in Langley Common is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Langley Common: halls, homes and travel
Langley Common is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Langley Common and nearby villages. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Eligius, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG40 and RG41 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Langley Common Road and School Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Barkham (1 mile east), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south), California (1 mile south-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Winnersh (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (4 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Langley Common include South Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Bramshill Hunt pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Langley Common
Which station is closest to Langley Common?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Langley Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Towns and villages near Langley Common
Other occasions in Langley Common
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Langley Common
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Langley Common?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Langley Common
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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