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Funeral and Wake Catering in Trash Green
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Trash Green.
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Trash Green
Funeral and wake catering in Trash Green, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For a tribute meal and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Trash Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Trash Green: halls, homes and travel
Trash Green is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. People in Trash Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Trash Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
For wakes in RG30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Bennett's Hill and Theale Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Trash Green we cover include Burghfield (1 mile south), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north-east), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (5 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1 mile west) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (0.7 miles north-west)
FAQs for Trash Green
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Trash Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Trash Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
Can the van come to Trash Green?
We do. Trash Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Where the van can park in Trash Green
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Trash Green
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Trash Green?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Trash Green. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Trash Green and the whole of Reading
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Trash Green
Also in Trash Green
Events we cater in Trash Green
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Trash Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Trash Green has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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