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Funeral and Wake Catering in Trench Green
Funeral and wake catering in Trench Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Trench Green
How our funeral and wake catering works in Trench Green
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after the committal, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Trench Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Trench Green
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Trench Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Trench Green?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Trench Green book the van for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Reading, including Trench Green
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Trench Green: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Trench Green?
Tilehurst station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Trench Green: halls, homes and travel
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your wake is in the middle of Trench Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 34 places in Reading.
After a service at Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG4, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Trench Green, we also cover Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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