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Funeral and wake catering in Ashurst, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ashurst and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Ashurst
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ashurst
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s celebrations of life and village hall wakes, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In rural Ashurst, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Ashurst is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Where the van can park in Ashurst
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Ashurst?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Arranging a wake in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wakes in Ashurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ashurst. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station serves Ashurst directly. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ashurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Ashurst questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Martin of Tours?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Ashurst from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Ashurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ashurst and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ashurst?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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