Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Blackgang, Isle of Wight
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Blackgang and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Blackgang
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Blackgang is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Blackgang, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Blackgang, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Blackgang
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. For wakes in Blackgang, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Blackgang is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO38, we can bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Blackgang, we cover Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). The countryside around Blackgang includes Stenbury Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Common questions in Blackgang
Can you serve near the sea around Blackgang?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What can guests choose from?
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 you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Blackgang?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Also in Blackgang
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
For somewhere as remote as Blackgang, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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