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Funeral and wake catering in Southcote, Reading
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Southcote.
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Southcote?
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Funeral and wake catering in Southcote, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We serve mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and memorial gatherings.
Around Southcote, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Southcote
How far is Southcote from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Southcote?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Southcote
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How it works
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 Southcote has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Southcote
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southcote and the surrounding area. Southcote is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Matthew's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in RG30, RG31 and RG1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Southcote include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Happy Prospect pub (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Southcote
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Southcote and Reading:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.1 miles south.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southcote?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Southcote and the whole of Reading
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also in Southcote
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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