Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Cranbourne events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Cranbourne.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in Cranbourne
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Cranbourne, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at home and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Cranbourne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Places near Cranbourne
Also in Cranbourne
Events we cater in Cranbourne
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Cranbourne
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Arranging a wake in Cranbourne
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Across the SL4 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Cranbourne is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ascot station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
Cranbourne: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Cranbourne close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Cranbourne by 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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