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Funeral and Wake Catering for Burnham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Burnham and across Slough.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Burnham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Funeral and wake catering in Burnham, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and memorial events and anniversaries, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Burnham, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Burnham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Burnham
What’s the nearest station to Burnham?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or SL1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Burnham
More for events in Burnham
Wakes in Burnham: venues and practical details
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. Burnham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Burnham station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Slough takes in SL1, SL6 and SL2, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). Burnham is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burnham includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Burnham include Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Garibaldi Public House (within half a mile north-east)
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Occasions we serve in Burnham
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- 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