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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ashtead events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Ashtead? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Ashtead
Funeral and wake catering in Ashtead, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations.
For a wake in Ashtead, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Wakes in Ashtead: venues and practical details
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From the centre of Ashtead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St George's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ashtead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in KT21 and KT22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ashtead, we also cover Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
- Schools near Ashtead include Barnett Wood Infant School (within half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (less than half a mile east)
Where the van can park in Ashtead
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Ashtead
Can you serve after a service at St George's Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Ashtead Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What else we do in Ashtead
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashtead?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Ashtead in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or KT21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ashtead?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Ashtead
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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