Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Crown Wood
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 Crown Wood.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Crown Wood
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings, serving sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Crown Wood, the hall is often 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 handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Crown Wood (RG12)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Crown Wood is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Crown Wood
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Crown Wood: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Crown Wood from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Crown Wood?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Crown Wood, people book us for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Martins Heron station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wake catering near Crown Wood
Crown Wood is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In and around Crown Wood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 41 places in Bracknell Forest. We serve events right across the region, from Crown Wood to Reading (11 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A322 to reach Crown Wood. After a service at St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in RG12, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Bere Road, Mendip Road and Bagshot Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Crown Wood include the A322, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Crown Wood we cover include Birch Hill (1 mile south-west), Hanworth (1 mile south-west), Great Hollands (1 mile west), Wooden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Home Farm (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.3 miles north) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Brakenhale School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Brakenhale School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Crown Wood
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Events in Crown Wood and across Bracknell Forest
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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