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Funeral and wake catering in Wokefield, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Wokefield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Wokefield
About our funeral and wake catering in Wokefield
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Wokefield, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Wokefield
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Wokefield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wokefield include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Questions from Wokefield
Is Wokefield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Wokefield?
Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Perfect for your wake in Wokefield
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Wokefield has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Wokefield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Wokefield. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Wokefield
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Wokefield
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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