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Funeral and wake catering in Tokers Green, Reading
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Tokers Green and across Reading.
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Tokers Green events
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Tokers Green
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Tokers Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Wake catering near Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your wake is in the middle of Tokers Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Tilehurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of RG4. Your wake could be at a house on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Tokers Green we cover include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Tokers Green questions
How far is Tokers Green from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Is Tokers Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Tokers Green?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Tokers Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Larger groups typically 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.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. A wake in Tokers Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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