Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bembridge
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Bembridge.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Bembridge?
Occasions we serve in Bembridge
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, Brading station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Funeral and wake catering in Bembridge, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it is wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake in a place like Bembridge, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
For somewhere as remote as Bembridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Bembridge
Also in Bembridge
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Bembridge; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bembridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
FAQs for Bembridge
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.
Which station is closest to Bembridge?
The closest is Brading station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
After a funeral in Bembridge
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bembridge and nearby villages. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bembridge to Southampton (21 miles away).
After a service at Bembridge Methodist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Bembridge.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO35, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bembridge, we also cover Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bembridge School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
- 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