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Funeral and wake catering in Datchet, Slough
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Datchet and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Datchet
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Datchet, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and a tribute meal, with gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Datchet, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Datchet
Other occasions in Datchet
FAQs for Datchet
Which station is closest to Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
Is Datchet close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Datchet; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Wake catering near Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Wherever your wake is in the SL3 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Datchet to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Datchet can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in SL3 start with a parking spot for the van. From High Street, London Road and Percy Place or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Datchet include Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Datchet include Churchmead School (under half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Datchet and the whole of Slough
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Datchet
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Datchet station serves Datchet directly.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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