Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Cold Harbour.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Cold Harbour events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cold Harbour
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pub wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Cold Harbour, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Cold Harbour 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Cold Harbour
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Cold Harbour and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Saint Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Towns and villages near Cold Harbour
Also in Cold Harbour
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Wake catering near Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Cold Harbour and nearby villages. Cold Harbour is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cold Harbour to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Wargrave station is about 3.3 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of SL6. We also bring the van to wakes in Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Questions from Cold Harbour
Can you serve after a service at Saint Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cold Harbour
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Cold Harbour hosts choose us
- Bookings across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Cold Harbour
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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