Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Afton, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Afton and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Afton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Afton
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Afton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Wake catering near Afton
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Around Afton, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Afton may suit. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO40, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Afton, we cover Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Well-known places in the area include Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it’s dark in Afton by about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Afton
What else we do in Afton
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Afton
Can you serve after a service at St. Agnes' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Afton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Afton hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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