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Funeral and wake catering in Pingewood, Reading
Funeral and wake catering in Pingewood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Pingewood?
Funeral and wake catering in Pingewood, 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. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Pingewood, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Common questions in Pingewood
Which station is closest to Pingewood?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Pingewood from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Pingewood has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Wake catering near Pingewood
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. For a wake in Pingewood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pingewood. Pingewood is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Pingewood, we cover Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What affects the price in Pingewood
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
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, fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pingewood?
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Pingewood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Pingewood
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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