Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Asheridge, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Asheridge.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Asheridge?
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Asheridge
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Asheridge
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it’s small family memorials and gatherings after the committal, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Asheridge, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Asheridge (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
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, timed around your wake. Summer evenings in Asheridge stay 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.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
What affects the price in Asheridge
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Asheridge?
It’s one less thing to organise.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Asheridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St John's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Asheridge: halls, homes and travel
Asheridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Asheridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Great Missenden station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Asheridge is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across HP5 and the streets around it. From Widmore Close and Braziers End or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Asheridge we cover include Chartridge (1 mile south-west), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hawridge (1 mile north) and Pond Park (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hawridge Court (1 mile north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Asheridge include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Ball pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Asheridge
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
FAQs for Asheridge
Which station is closest to Asheridge?
The closest is Great Missenden station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Also near Asheridge
More for events in Asheridge
- 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