Wokingham · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Woosehill
Funeral and wake catering in Woosehill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Woosehill
Wake catering near Woosehill
Woosehill is about 1 mile west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Woosehill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Woosehill is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Woosehill to Reading (6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Woosehill Community Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RG41, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Heron Road, Arthur Road and Heelas Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Woosehill, we also cover Wokingham (1 mile east), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (1 mile north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west), Newtown (5 miles north-west) and Coley Park (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Woosehill has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woosehill include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Woosehill include The Emmbrook School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Leathern Bottel pub (0.5 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Woosehill
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. For gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Woosehill, the hall is often where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Perfect for your wake in Woosehill
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Woosehill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Common questions in Woosehill
Can you serve after a service at Woosehill Community Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Woosehill from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Other occasions in Woosehill
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woosehill?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Woosehill
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Woosehill, 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.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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