Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Jealott's Hill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Jealott's Hill and Bracknell Forest, frying fresh at your venue.
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Jealott's Hill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Jealott's Hill
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For wakes at home and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Jealott's Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Jealott's Hill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Jealott's Hill
Other occasions in Jealott's Hill
Arranging a wake in Jealott's Hill
Jealott's Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Across the RG42 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 41 places across Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across RG42. From Gough's Barn Lane and Maidenhead Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Tickleback Row (1 mile south), Moss End (1 mile south), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east), Nuptown (1 mile east) and Warfield (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (4 miles south), Forest Park (4 miles south), The Warren (4 miles south) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (2.5 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Jealott's Hill: your questions answered
Is Jealott's Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to Jealott's Hill?
Yes, we do. Jealott's Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Jealott's Hill hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Jealott's Hill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Jealott's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
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.
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Jealott's Hill?
It suits all ages.
In Jealott's Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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