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Funeral and wake catering in Ash, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ash and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Ash
About our funeral and wake catering in Ash
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for memorial gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Ash, the hall is frequently where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in Ash
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Arranging a wake in Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Ash or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ash is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ash to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Ash is on or near the A331 and B3206, handy for relatives driving in. Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in GU12 and GU10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ash is on the A331 and B3206, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Ash include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ash?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A club or hall near Ash gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Ash in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ash? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
More for events in Ash
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Where the van can park in Ash
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Common questions in Ash
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you come to Ash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ash. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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