Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral and wake catering in The Village, Windsor and Maidenhead
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in The Village? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near The Village
Wake catering near The Village
The Village is about 2 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In and around The Village, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. The Village is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL4, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Sheet Street Road and Forest Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to The Village we cover include Cranbourne (1 mile west), Woodside (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (2 miles west), Cheapside (2 miles south) and Brookside (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around The Village includes Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Funeral and wake catering in The Village, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at venues, with cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like The Village, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- The Village (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A wake in The Village 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in The Village?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why The Village hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Occasions we serve in The Village
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in The Village and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
For family travelling by train, Windsor & Eton Central station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Questions from The Village
Could you trade in Windsor Great Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like The Village?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Towns and villages near The Village
Also in The Village
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in The Village
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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