Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and wake catering in Priestwood, Bracknell Forest
Funeral and wake catering in Priestwood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Priestwood
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering in Priestwood, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In Priestwood, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Priestwood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In summer, a wake in Priestwood has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Priestwood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Wake catering near Priestwood
Priestwood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Priestwood as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Priestwood is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. Our bookings stretch from Priestwood to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG42, RG12 and RG45 postcode area. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Kiln Lane and Jock's Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Priestwood we cover include Temple Park (1 mile north-west), Farley Wood (1 mile west), Quelm Park (1 mile north-east), Popeswood (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Priestwood has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are The Lexicon (0.7 miles south-east) and Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Priestwood includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Garth Hill College (0.8 miles east) and The Brakenhale School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Market Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
For event organisers in Priestwood
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Priestwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Priestwood hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Priestwood and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Priestwood?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Priestwood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, Bracknell station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We start when you give the word.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Priestwood questions
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Priestwood?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
- 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