Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hanworth and Bracknell Forest, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
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Funeral and wake catering in Hanworth, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In Hanworth, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Hanworth. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Hanworth and across Bracknell Forest
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Events we cater in Hanworth
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Hanworth, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bracknell station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
Hanworth: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hanworth?
Bracknell station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Hanworth from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Hanworth by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Wakes in Hanworth: venues and practical details
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. For wakes in Hanworth, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hanworth is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in RG12 and RG40 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Hanworth, we cover Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (1 mile north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (0.6 miles south-west)
More for events in Hanworth
- 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