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Funeral and wake catering in Ash, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Ash.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Ash events
Funeral and wake catering in Ash, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and small family memorials.
In rural Ash, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Ash is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ash
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ash and nearby villages. Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN15 and DA3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Ash
Also in Ash
Questions from Ash
Do you come out to small places like Ash?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ash close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
For event organisers in Ash
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Where the van can park in Ash
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ash?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Ash and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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