Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in South Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in South Ascot.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in South Ascot
How our funeral and wake catering works in South Ascot
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like South Ascot, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- South Ascot (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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What else we do in South Ascot
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in South Ascot
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in South Ascot. In South Ascot, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in South Ascot
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Souls?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to South Ascot?
The closest is Ascot station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in South Ascot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to South Ascot?
Yes, we do. We serve events in South Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us your date to check availability.
South Ascot: halls, homes and travel
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. South Ascot is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. South Ascot is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ascot station is about 0.5 miles away. South Ascot is on or near the B3020, handy for relatives driving in.
Wherever your wake is in SL5, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the B3020, South Ascot is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside South Ascot, we cover Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). South Ascot is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near South Ascot include St Mary's School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (1 mile south-east)
What affects the price in South Ascot
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in South Ascot?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In South Ascot, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of All Souls, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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