Wokingham · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wargrave, Wokingham
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wargrave? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
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Funeral and wake catering in Wargrave, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and village hall wakes, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In Wargrave, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Perfect for your wake in Wargrave
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Wargrave
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Wargrave: halls, homes and travel
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wargrave or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wargrave is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG10 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wargrave include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Schools near Wargrave include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Wargrave hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
Remember the journey from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Wargrave is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Wargrave
Is Wargrave close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wargrave.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What affects the price in Wargrave
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wargrave? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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