Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Holyport, Windsor and Maidenhead
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Holyport and Windsor and Maidenhead, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Holyport?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Holyport
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are often asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Holyport, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Holyport (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Holyport: venues and practical details
Holyport is about 2 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Holyport and the surrounding area. Holyport is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our bookings stretch from Holyport to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in SL6, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Ascot Road, Holyport Street and Hearne Drive, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Moneyrow Green (1 mile south), Stud Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile south-west), Paley Street (2 miles south-west) and Braywoodside (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Windsor (4 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north), Dedworth (3 miles east) and Broomhall (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Holyport includes Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Holyport College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Belgian Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Holyport
Can the van park in Ockwells Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Holyport?
Maidenhead station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to Holyport?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Holyport and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Places near Holyport
What else we do in Holyport
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Holyport
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Holyport?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Holyport:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
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 Holyport in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Holyport hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Holyport and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through 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