Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cheapside, Windsor and Maidenhead
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Cheapside and Windsor and Maidenhead, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Cheapside events
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cheapside? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Cheapside, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and remembrance gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Cheapside, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Cheapside (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cheapside: halls, homes and travel
Cheapside is about 4 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Bookings in Cheapside come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 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. We can serve a wake on streets such as Water Splash Lane, Dorian Drive and Cheapside Road, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Cheapside, we cover Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-east), Ascot (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and Sunninghill (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (4 miles north), Boyn Hill (7 miles north-west), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north-west) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Cheapside includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Cheapside include Papplewick School (1.4 miles west) and Charters School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Thatched Tavern Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Cheapside
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Cheapside?
The closest is Ascot station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to Cheapside?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cheapside is within our area and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Cheapside?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Also near Cheapside
What else we do in Cheapside
Where the van can park in Cheapside
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Cheapside
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Cheapside
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Cheapside. A wake in Cheapside in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Cheapside?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cheapside and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For family travelling by train, Ascot station is about 1.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For event organisers in Cheapside
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access 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 will work through them with you.
- 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