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Funeral and wake catering in Britwell, Slough
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Britwell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Britwell?
Events we cater in Britwell
It takes one job off a very long list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Britwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How our funeral and wake catering works in Britwell
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for a tribute meal and wakes at venues.
For a wake in a place like Britwell, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Britwell is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Britwell?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Britwell hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Britwell: halls, homes and travel
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Britwell. We take the van to 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Britwell can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
We cover wakes in every part of the SL2 and SL1 postcode area and the streets around it. From Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Britwell has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.5 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include Beechwood School (less than half a mile north-east) and Caldicott School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Britwell
Can the van park in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Is Britwell close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van come to Britwell?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Britwell and the rest of Slough. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are 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 Britwell
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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