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Funeral and wake catering in Hedgerley Green, Slough
Funeral and wake catering in Hedgerley Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Hedgerley Green
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hedgerley Green
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and a tribute meal, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hedgerley Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For event organisers in Hedgerley Green
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hedgerley Green
Can the van park in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Hedgerley Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you come to Hedgerley Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hedgerley Green is within our area and the rest of Slough. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hedgerley Green?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups generally 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 book our van in Hedgerley Green
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Hedgerley Green and the whole of Slough
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Hedgerley Green stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
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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After a funeral in Hedgerley Green
Hedgerley Green is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. In and around Hedgerley Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 31 places across Slough. Our bookings stretch from Hedgerley Green to Reading (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 1.6 miles east.
Anywhere in SL2, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Gerrards Cross (2 miles east), Fulmer (2 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles south), Tatling End (3 miles east) and Wexham Street (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles south), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (5 miles south), Britwell (4 miles south), Langley (6 miles south) and Upton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hedgerley Green include Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Chalfonts Community College (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hedgerley Green?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Hedgerley Green
More for events in Hedgerley Green
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SL2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. 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.
- 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