Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Afton Park events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Afton Park.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Afton Park
Funeral and wake catering in Afton Park, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and a tribute meal.
In a small place like Afton Park, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Afton Park (PO40)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cover Afton Park and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Where the van can park in Afton Park
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
For somewhere as remote as Afton Park, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Afton Park
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Also near Afton Park
Also in Afton Park
Arranging a wake in Afton Park
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Afton Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Afton Park is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Afton Park to Southampton (18 miles away).
A club or hall near Afton Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton Park, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO40, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Afton Park, we cover Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Medina (1.6 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)
Questions from Afton Park
Can you serve near the sea around Afton Park?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at St. Agnes' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Afton Park?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Afton Park is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Afton Park stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Afton Park?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Afton Park, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like St. Agnes' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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