Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in Paley Street, Windsor and Maidenhead
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Paley Street.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Paley Street
Funeral and wake catering in Paley Street, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. For memorial events and anniversaries and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
In rural Paley Street, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Paley Street (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Paley Street
It works for everyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Paley Street, people book us for events such as:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
Relatives driving in can use the B3024 to reach Paley Street.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Paley Street
More for events in Paley Street
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Paley Street is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paley Street questions
Which station is closest to Paley Street?
The closest is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Ockwells Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Paley Street?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
What affects the price in Paley Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Wake catering near Paley Street
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your wake in Paley Street will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Maidenhead station is about 2.9 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SL6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Paley Street is on the B3024, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Paley Street we cover include Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn (within half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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