Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Park, Bracknell Forest
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Park: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Park
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Park, fried fresh
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for anniversary memorials and wakes at home.
Around Forest Park, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Forest Park (RG12)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Forest Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your wake in Forest Park
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Forest Park and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
After a service at St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
Wake catering near Forest Park
Forest Park is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Forest Park. Forest Park is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Forest Park to Reading (11 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Forest Park has its own station, Martins Heron station.
Anywhere in RG12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bog Lane, Bere Road and The Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Forest Park, we cover The Warren (1 mile north-east), Jennett's Park (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile north), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles north-west). Forest Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Forest Park include Ranelagh School (1.2 miles north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.2 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Forest Park
More for events in Forest Park
FAQs for Forest Park
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Forest Park from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In summer, a wake in Forest Park has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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