Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Apse Heath events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Apse Heath and across the Isle of Wight.
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Apse Heath events
Funeral and wake catering in Apse Heath, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at venues and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Apse Heath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Apse Heath?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Apse Heath
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Apse Heath and the whole of the Isle of Wight
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Towns and villages near Apse Heath
Other occasions in Apse Heath
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Apse Heath is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Apse Heath: halls, homes and travel
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Apse Heath as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Apse Heath is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Apse Heath to Southampton (21 miles away).
Apse Heath is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO36, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Apse Heath questions
Which station is closest to Apse Heath?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Apse Heath is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Apse Heath, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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