Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bonchurch events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Bonchurch? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Bonchurch
Wakes in Bonchurch: venues and practical details
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your wake in Bonchurch will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Bonchurch is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bonchurch to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Local halls and clubs near Bonchurch can host a wake if home is too small. Bonchurch is within about a mile of the sea.
Anywhere in PO38, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bonchurch Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Funeral and wake catering in Bonchurch, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In a small place like Bonchurch, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Bonchurch, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bonchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Places near Bonchurch
Other occasions in Bonchurch
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Bonchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Common questions in Bonchurch
Do you come out to small places like Bonchurch?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Old St. Boniface Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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