Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashley Heath, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ashley Heath.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Ashley Heath?
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ashley Heath; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
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. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Ashley Heath
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Ashley Heath, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently 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 will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Ashley Heath
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. People in Ashley Heath book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Ashley Heath is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BH24, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashley Heath include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Ashley Heath include Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles east) and Ringwood School (2.5 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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What else we do in Ashley Heath
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ashley Heath
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.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you cover Ashley Heath?
We do. Ashley Heath is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Where the van can park in Ashley Heath
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:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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 our van in Ashley Heath
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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