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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sonning events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sonning? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Sonning
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sonning
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’re frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Sonning, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
FAQs for Sonning
How far is Sonning from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Sonning?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sonning?
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Also near Sonning
What else we do in Sonning
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Sonning is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Arranging a wake in Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. For wakes in Sonning, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Sonning. Sonning is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the B478 and B4446 to reach Sonning.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Sonning sits on or near the B478 and B4446, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Sonning we cover include Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sonning include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (within half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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