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Funeral and wake catering in Poyle, Slough
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Poyle? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Poyle
Funeral and wake catering in Poyle, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and village hall wakes, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Poyle, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Arranging a wake in Poyle
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. For wakes in Poyle, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Poyle to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Poyle
What else we do in Poyle
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Poyle
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Poyle; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Poyle
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Poyle book the van for occasions like:
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St Thomas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Poyle
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Poyle from London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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