Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Beggar's Bush, Windsor and Maidenhead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Beggar's Bush.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Beggar's Bush
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Beggar's Bush
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Beggar's Bush, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Beggar's Bush (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer evenings in Beggar's Bush stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Have chairs for those who need them
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Beggar's Bush
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
More for events in Beggar's Bush
Beggar's Bush: halls, homes and travel
Beggar's Bush is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For wakes in Beggar's Bush, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Beggar's Bush is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Beggar's Bush to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in SL5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kiln Lane, Sandy Lane and London Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Beggar's Bush, we also cover Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Ascot (1 mile west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north-west) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Beggar's Bush include Sunningdale School (0.8 miles south) and Charters School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Belvedere Arms (0.6 miles east)
FAQs for Beggar's Bush
What’s the nearest station to Beggar's Bush?
Sunningdale station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Beggar's Bush?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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