Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashfield, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ashfield and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
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Funeral and wake catering in Ashfield, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and remembrance gatherings, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Ashfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Ashfield has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Events we cater in Ashfield
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ashfield:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What else we do in Ashfield
Ashfield: halls, homes and travel
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ashfield and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Ashfield may suit. After a service at Church of St Boniface, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Ashfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashfield, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in SO51 and SO16 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ashfield
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Boniface: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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