Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Maidenhead
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Maidenhead and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Maidenhead events
About our funeral and wake catering in Maidenhead
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and remembrance gatherings, with gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a town like Maidenhead, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Maidenhead (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Maidenhead: venues and practical details
Maidenhead is about 27 miles west of London, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wakes in Maidenhead are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our bookings stretch from Maidenhead to Reading (about 12 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Maidenhead is on or near the A4 and A308, handy for relatives driving in.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL6, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street Mall, High Street and Laggan Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Maidenhead sits on or near the A4 and A308, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Boyn Hill (1 mile south-west), Furze Platt (1 mile north), Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-west) and Bray Wick (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south-east), South Ascot (9 miles south) and Old Windsor (8 miles south-east). Maidenhead is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School (within half a mile south-west) and Desborough College (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windsor Castle pub (under half a mile north-west)
Also near Maidenhead
Also in Maidenhead
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Maidenhead: your questions answered
Could you trade in Braywick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is Maidenhead close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Do you cover Maidenhead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Maidenhead is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
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. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Maidenhead?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Find your area.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Maidenhead 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.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Maidenhead
It takes one job off a very long list.
In Maidenhead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Maidenhead station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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