Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Ashurst? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Ashurst?
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. A wake in Ashurst in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Ashurst
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In rural Ashurst, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Places near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ashurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
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:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Ashurst
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ashurst?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Ashurst and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ashurst?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashurst book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Colbury Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Arranging a wake in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Ashurst will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of SO40 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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