Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Holloway, Windsor and Maidenhead
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Holloway and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Holloway?
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Holloway
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at home after a funeral, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Holloway, home or the hall is usual. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Holloway (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Holloway
Other occasions in Holloway
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Holloway?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Arranging a wake in Holloway
Holloway is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For a wake in Holloway, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. We serve events right across the region, from Holloway to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Furze Platt station is about 2.7 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SL6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Burchetts Green Lane and Bath Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Holloway, we cover Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west), Burchett's Green (1 mile north-west), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile north-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Marlow Museum (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Newlands Girls' School (1.2 miles east) and Manor Green School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Shire Horse pub (within half a mile east)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Holloway has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Holloway: your questions answered
How far is Holloway from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Holloway?
The closest is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Holloway
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Holloway
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
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:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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