Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wokingham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Wokingham.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Wokingham events
Where the van can park in Wokingham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wokingham
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Wokingham, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We are frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Wokingham, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. The van needs a level spot outside. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Wokingham, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wokingham?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Wokingham has its own station, Wokingham station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Wokingham: halls, homes and travel
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your wake in Wokingham, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Wokingham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Wokingham is on or near the A321 and A329, handy for relatives driving in.
Wakes anywhere in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Market Square and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Wokingham on the A321 and A329, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Wokingham include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Station Tap (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wokingham
Is Wokingham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Wokingham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For event organisers in Wokingham
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Towns and villages near Wokingham
What else we do in Wokingham
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Wokingham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Wokingham and the whole of Wokingham
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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