Slough · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wexham Street events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Wexham Street.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Wexham Street events
Questions from Wexham Street
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church Centre: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Wexham Street?
Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
About our funeral and wake catering in Wexham Street
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We serve pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Wexham Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Also near Wexham Street
What else we do in Wexham Street
Where the van can park in Wexham Street
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wake in Wexham Street
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like St Andrew's Church Centre, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In summer, a wake in Wexham Street has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Related guides
Wake catering near Wexham Street
Wexham Street is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We cover Wexham Street as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Wexham Street is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wexham Street to Reading (about 19 miles away).
A club or hall near Wexham Street gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL3 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Larkings Lane, Hartley Close and Tubwell Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Wexham Street, we also cover Stoke Poges (1 mile west), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (1 mile north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Iver Heath (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south-west), Langley (3 miles south), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (4 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south) and British Airways Heritage Collection (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Wexham Street includes Stoke Common.
- Local schools include The Stoke Poges School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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