Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Winnersh
Funeral and wake catering in Winnersh: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Winnersh events
About our funeral and wake catering in Winnersh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home.
Around Winnersh, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Winnersh: halls, homes and travel
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. In and around Winnersh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the B3030 to reach Winnersh.
For wakes in RG41 and RG10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Winnersh include the B3030, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winnersh include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Schools near Winnersh include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Winnersh, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Winnersh, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Winnersh
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Winnersh
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Winnersh book the van for occasions like:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Winnersh has its own station, Winnersh station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Winnersh: your questions answered
How far is Winnersh from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary the Virgin?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Also in Winnersh
- 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