Slough · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Stoke Poges events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Stoke Poges and Slough, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Stoke Poges
About our funeral and wake catering in Stoke Poges
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Stoke Poges, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Arranging a wake in Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We cover Stoke Poges as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Stoke Poges to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Stoke Poges can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, Slough station is about 2.3 miles away.
This part of Slough takes in SL2 and SL3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Stoke Poges, we cover Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Stoke Poges is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Stoke Poges include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Stoke Poges hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Stoke Poges and the whole of Slough
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including 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’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Stoke Poges, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
FAQs for Stoke Poges
Which station is closest to Stoke Poges?
Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Stoke Poges from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Stoke Poges?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Stoke Poges and across Slough. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How much space do you 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 picture if you’re not sure.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Perfect for your wake in Stoke Poges
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Stoke Poges book the van for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
After a service at St Andrew's Church Centre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Stoke Poges
What else we do in Stoke Poges
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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