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Funeral and wake catering in Brands Hill, Slough
Funeral and wake catering in Brands Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Brands Hill events
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brands Hill
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Brands Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Wake catering near Brands Hill
Brands Hill is about 3 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. People in Brands Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area. Other places close to Brands Hill we cover include Horton (1 mile south), Colnbrook (1 mile east), Poyle (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-west) and Ditton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.8 miles west) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House And Attached Barn (0.5 miles south)
FAQs for Brands Hill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Brands Hill?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Nearby places to Brands Hill
Also in Brands Hill
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Brands Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Brands Hill
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sunnymeads station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brands Hill?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Brands Hill
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Slough, including Brands Hill
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or 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