Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ashey, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Ashey.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashey
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Ashey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
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Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Ashey, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ashey, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ashey?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ashey
What’s the nearest station to Ashey?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Ashey
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Ashey is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashey
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Wake catering near Ashey
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your wake in Ashey will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Ashey to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Ashey is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33. We also bring the van to wakes in Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- 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