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Funeral and Wake Catering for Purley on Thames events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Purley on Thames? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Purley on Thames events
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Purley on Thames
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and celebrations of life, serving sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Around Purley on Thames, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Wake catering near Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Purley on Thames to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Purley on Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, RG31 and RG4, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Purley on Thames by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Purley on Thames
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Purley on Thames questions
Is Purley on Thames close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Purley on Thames
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Purley on Thames
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Purley on Thames
Other occasions in Purley on Thames
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Purley on Thames?
It works for everyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Purley on Thames book the van for events such as:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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