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Funeral and wake catering in Upton, Slough
Funeral and wake catering in Upton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Upton
Funeral and wake catering in Upton, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is wakes at venues and small family memorials, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Upton, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Other occasions in Upton
What affects the price in Upton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. A wake in Upton 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.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SL1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Upton
It works for everyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at Church of St Laurence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
Upton: halls, homes and travel
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Whether your wake is in the middle of Upton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
With the M4 and A332 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Upton. Local halls and clubs near Upton can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
We take the van to wakes all over SL1, SL3 and SL2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the M4 and A332 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Upton questions
Which station is closest to Upton?
Slough station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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