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Funeral and wake catering in Colnbrook, Slough
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Colnbrook? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Colnbrook
Funeral and wake catering in Colnbrook, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at venues and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Colnbrook, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Common questions in Colnbrook
Do you come out to small places like Colnbrook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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 use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Colnbrook. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Colnbrook hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Colnbrook?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sunnymeads station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Colnbrook
Other occasions in Colnbrook
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Colnbrook in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Arranging a wake in Colnbrook
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Wakes in Colnbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Colnbrook to Guildford (16 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Thomas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Colnbrook include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
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 confirm what we can provide.
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.
- 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