Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Clewer, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Clewer.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Clewer
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
About our funeral and wake catering in Clewer
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at venues.
For a wake in a place like Clewer, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Clewer (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Summer evenings in Clewer stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Clewer
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wakes in Clewer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Clewer to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A308 and A332 to reach Clewer. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Clewer may suit.
Wakes anywhere in SL4 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A308 and A332 close by, Clewer is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Clewer, we also cover Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The Windsor Boys' School (less than half a mile south-east) and The Windsor Boys' School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vansittart Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Where the van can park in Clewer
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Clewer
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Clewer
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in The Goswells?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Clewer?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also in Clewer
Who books funeral and wake catering in Clewer?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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