Slough · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Cippenham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Cippenham and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Cippenham
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cippenham
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. For a wake at the family home and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Cippenham, the hall is frequently where people gather. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Cippenham: halls, homes and travel
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. Wakes in Cippenham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Cippenham is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Cippenham may suit, with the van in the car park. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
For wakes in SL1 and SL2, we just need to know where the van can park. From Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Cippenham, we cover Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Cippenham has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cippenham includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Westgate School (0.5 miles east) and Westgate School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Swan Place pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Other occasions in Cippenham
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Cippenham is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Cippenham
Which station is closest to Cippenham?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Haymill Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
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.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Cippenham?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at St. Andrew's Shared Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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