Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashley, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Ashley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Ashley
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashley
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. For remembrance gatherings and wakes at home, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In a small place like Ashley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Wakes in Ashley: venues and practical details
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Ashley is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashley to Southampton (11 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in SO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Ashley, we also cover Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Ashley: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
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 will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Ashley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashley
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ashley?
It works for everyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ashley and Hampshire:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Ashley, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
- 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