Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Eton Wick
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Eton Wick.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Eton Wick
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Eton Wick
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at home, with mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Eton Wick, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Eton Wick
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of Saint John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Eton Wick. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Eton Wick
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. A wake in Eton Wick in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Also in Eton Wick
After a funeral in Eton Wick
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Eton Wick. Eton Wick is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Eton Wick may suit, with the van in the car park. Relatives arriving by train should know that Windsor & Eton Central station is about 1.5 miles away.
Anywhere in SL4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include King Edward VII Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include The Westgate School (1.2 miles north) and Westgate School (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shepherds Hut pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles north-east)
FAQs for Eton Wick
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Eton Wick?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eton Wick.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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