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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ash Vale events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Ash Vale? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Ash Vale
Funeral and wake catering in Ash Vale, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake in a place like Ash Vale, the village hall is often the heart of it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Ash Vale, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ash Vale? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Ash Vale: your questions answered
How far is Ash Vale from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Ash Vale
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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’ll work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Ash Vale
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Ash Vale and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Perfect for your wake in Ash Vale
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
With the B3165 and B3166 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Ash Vale.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Ash Vale
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Ash Vale, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ash Vale to Guildford (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Surrey takes in GU12 and GU14. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the B3165 and B3166 close by, Ash Vale is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Ash Vale, we also cover Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Local schools include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
- 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