Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ashford Common events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Ashford Common and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Ashford Common
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
About our funeral and wake catering in Ashford Common
Someone else can make the booking for you. For pub wakes and life celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Ashford Common, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Arranging a wake in Ashford Common
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ashford Common and nearby villages. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashford Common to Guildford (14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Saviour, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in TW15 and TW16 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Ashford Common stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ashford Common
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Ashford Common, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, Upper Halliford station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Ashford Common: your questions answered
Is Ashford Common close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at St Saviour: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Towns and villages near Ashford Common
Other occasions in Ashford Common
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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