Wokingham · England
Funeral and wake catering in Waltham St Lawrence, Wokingham
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Waltham St Lawrence and Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Waltham St Lawrence events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Waltham St Lawrence
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Near Waltham St Lawrence, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Waltham St Lawrence
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Waltham St Lawrence questions
How far is Waltham St Lawrence from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Waltham St Lawrence
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Arranging a wake in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Whether your wake is in the middle of Waltham St Lawrence or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Waltham St Lawrence to Reading (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG10 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waltham St Lawrence include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Perfect for your wake in Waltham St Lawrence
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waltham St Lawrence and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Waltham St Lawrence 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, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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- 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