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Funeral and Wake Catering in Farnham Royal
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Farnham Royal and across Slough.
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Farnham Royal
About our funeral and wake catering in Farnham Royal
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Farnham Royal, wakes are often at home or in the 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.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Farnham Royal is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Farnham Royal?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Farnham Royal hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Farnham Royal: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Farnham Royal?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Farnham Royal?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you cover Farnham Royal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Farnham Royal. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
After a funeral in Farnham Royal
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your wake in Farnham Royal will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Farnham Royal to Reading (17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.8 miles south-west. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Farnham Royal may suit, with the van in the car park.
We serve wakes across the SL2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham Royal includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Nearby places to Farnham Royal
More for events in Farnham Royal
- 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