Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Great Hollands
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Great Hollands.
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Great Hollands
Funeral and wake catering in Great Hollands, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Around Great Hollands, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. 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
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Hollands?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your wake in Great Hollands
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Arranging a wake in Great Hollands
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Great Hollands as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Great Hollands to Reading (about 10 miles away).
After a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Great Hollands is on or near the A3095, handy for relatives driving in.
Wakes anywhere in RG12 and RG40 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane, wherever the van can park. Great Hollands is on the A3095, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Great Hollands, we cover Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Great Hollands has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Great Hollands include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Great Hollands include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (0.9 miles south)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Great Hollands
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Great Hollands?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late-December sunset in Great Hollands is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Great Hollands
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Great Hollands? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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