Wokingham · England
Funeral and wake catering in Newtown, Wokingham
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newtown? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Newtown?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Newtown?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
Funeral and wake catering in Newtown, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for small family memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In Newtown, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Wake catering near Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newtown and the surrounding area. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
If the funeral is at a church such as St John and St Stephen, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RG1, RG6 and RG4 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Newtown. A wake in Newtown in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newtown? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Newtown
What’s the nearest station to Newtown?
Reading station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Towns and villages near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
What affects the price in Newtown
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Newtown, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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