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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ashton Green
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Ashton Green and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Ashton Green
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a tribute meal, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Ashton Green, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Common questions in Ashton Green
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Ashton Green close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Ashton Green
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Wake catering near Ashton Green
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Ashton Green, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Glynde station is about 2.1 miles away. A club or hall near Ashton Green gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashton Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Ashton Green, we cover Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Ashton Green stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashton Green?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Ashton Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Ashton Green
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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