Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wooden Hill, Bracknell Forest
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wooden Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Wooden Hill
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Funeral and wake catering in Wooden Hill, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Wooden Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Wooden Hill (RG12, RG40, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Wooden Hill
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Wooden Hill from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wooden Hill.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What affects the price in Wooden Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Wooden Hill
What else we do in Wooden Hill
Arranging a wake in Wooden Hill
Wooden Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crowthorne, in Bracknell Forest. Bookings in Wooden Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 41 places across Bracknell Forest. We serve events right across the region, from Wooden Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bracknell station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Bracknell Forest takes in RG12, RG40 and RG45. That could mean a wake at a home on South Road, Crowthorne Road and Sarum, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Wooden Hill, we cover Home Farm (1 mile west), Hanworth (1 mile east), Great Hollands (1 mile north), Birch Hill (1 mile east) and Crowthorne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (3 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles north-east), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north-east), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north) and Whitegrove (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Wooden Hill include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Golden Retriever pub (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Wooden Hill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Events we cater in Wooden Hill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take around Wooden Hill:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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