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Funeral and Wake Catering in Isle of Wight

Wherever you are in the Isle of Wight, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.

Book the van in Isle of Wight

Where we cater in the Isle of Wight

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Funeral and wake catering across the Isle of Wight

A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at venues, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.

The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

What you will pay

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

Why book with us

Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including the Isle of Wight
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Fried fresh, not kept warm
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Get a quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Newport

In Newport, that can mean an event near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. You will also find Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (within half a mile south). A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.

Wake catering across the Isle of Wight

Wakes across the Isle of Wight are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Newport, Ryde and Cowes to its 102 villages and hamlets. The van needs a level spot nearby. Around 116 places in the Isle of Wight are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Newport: For a service at a church like The Man in the Moon, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A3020 and A3054 to reach Newport. In summer, a wake in Newport has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.

Planning the van’s spot

Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:

A spot near your guests
Flat, firm ground for the van
The site’s agreement to a catering van

Events we cater in the Isle of Wight

It suits all ages.

Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:

Gatherings at home after a funeral
Anniversary memorials
Wakes at church halls and clubs
Memorial gatherings

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall.

Comparing caterers

Any minimum charge
Whether VAT is included
How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A clear list of what’s included

Should I sort the food myself?

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.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

About the food

Cod and chips

Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.

Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in the Isle of Wight

What’s on the menu?

The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Can you cater for allergies?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.

How fast is service?

That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.

Do you need power or water?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including the Isle of Wight.

Can the van park on grass?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.