Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Farley Wood events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Farley Wood.
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Farley Wood
Funeral and wake catering in Farley Wood, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We are often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and small family memorials, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Farley Wood, the hall is frequently where people gather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Wakes in Farley Wood: venues and practical details
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farley Wood and nearby villages. Farley Wood is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Farley Wood to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east.
Wherever your wake is in RG42, RG12 and RG45, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Farley Wood include Garth Hill College (1.4 miles east) and The Brakenhale School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Farley Wood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Farley Wood
How far is Farley Wood from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Farley Wood?
Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Farley Wood and across Bracknell Forest
- A clear quote before you book
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Farley Wood is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Farley Wood
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mark, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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