Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and wake catering in Little Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Little Sandhurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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Funeral and wake catering in Little Sandhurst, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and a wake at the family home.
For a wake in a place like Little Sandhurst, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Little Sandhurst (GU47, RG45)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Little Sandhurst stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Little Sandhurst and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Little Sandhurst?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Little Sandhurst and Bracknell Forest:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandhurst station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Little Sandhurst
Is Little Sandhurst close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Ambarrow Court?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Little Sandhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Little Sandhurst and the rest of Bracknell Forest. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Little Sandhurst: halls, homes and travel
Little Sandhurst is about 1 mile west of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your wake is in the GU47 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Little Sandhurst is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Little Sandhurst to Reading (10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Here we cover the GU47 and RG45 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include New Road, Sandy Lane and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Little Sandhurst, we also cover Yateley (1 mile south-west), Darby Green (2 miles south), Finchampstead (2 miles west), Eversley Cross (2 miles west) and Minley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (5 miles north-east), Wick Hill (6 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (6 miles north-east), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Little Sandhurst include Edgbarrow School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What affects the price in Little Sandhurst
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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