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Funeral and wake catering in Egypt, Slough
Funeral and wake catering in Egypt: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Egypt
About our funeral and wake catering in Egypt
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Egypt, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Egypt in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Egypt: venues and practical details
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Egypt is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Egypt to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Burnham station is about 2.9 miles away.
This part of Slough takes in SL2. We can serve a wake on streets such as Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Egypt include Caldicott School (0.8 miles south) and Beechwood School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Egypt
More for events in Egypt
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Egypt
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Egypt, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Egypt
We are gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Egypt too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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