Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fifield, Windsor and Maidenhead
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Fifield and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Fifield events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Fifield
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and wakes at home, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Fifield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Fifield (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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’ll work through them with you.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Fifield in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Fifield
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Fifield
Fifield is about 3 miles west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether your wake is in the middle of Fifield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Fifield is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fifield to Reading (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 2.8 miles north-west.
Wakes anywhere in SL6 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Meadow Way, Fifield Road and Stewart Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Fifield, we cover Water Oakley (1 mile north-east), Oakley Green (1 mile east), Dedworth (2 miles east), Boveney (2 miles east) and Cranbourne (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (3 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are King Edward VII Hospital (3.4 miles east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Fifield includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Holyport College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Fifield
Other occasions in Fifield
Fifield questions
Could you trade in Sutherland Grange?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you cover Fifield?
We do. We serve events in Fifield and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us your date to check availability.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Fifield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fifield?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Fifield, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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