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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ruscombe events
Funeral and wake catering in Ruscombe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Ruscombe?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ruscombe
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Ruscombe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ruscombe?
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Ruscombe. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Ruscombe: halls, homes and travel
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Tell us where your wake in Ruscombe will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ruscombe is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ruscombe to Reading (6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A3032 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Ruscombe.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A3032 close by, Ruscombe is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Ruscombe we cover include Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
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What affects the price in Ruscombe
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How far we travel
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ruscombe
What’s the nearest station to Ruscombe?
Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Ruscombe close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ruscombe?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Ruscombe is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Where the van can park in Ruscombe
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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