Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashley, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Ashley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Ashley events
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ashley
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and small family memorials.
For a wake near Ashley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For event organisers in Ashley
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Ashley
We are gathering after a service at East Studdal Church Hall: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Also near Ashley
Also in Ashley
The process
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Ashley has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
After a funeral in Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. In and around Ashley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ashley is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Ashley, we also cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ashley
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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