Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lower Earley
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Lower Earley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Lower Earley events
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Earley, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We serve gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In Lower Earley, the hall is often where people gather. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Lower Earley
- A clear quote before booking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Before you choose a spot
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Lower Earley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Lower Earley?
Earley station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Could you trade in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Lower Earley?
We do. We serve events in Lower Earley and across Wokingham. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lower Earley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lower Earley?
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Lower Earley, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Lower Earley
Also in Lower Earley
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. For a wake in Lower Earley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Earley station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
Anywhere in RG6 and RG41, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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