Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bouldnor
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Bouldnor.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Bouldnor events
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bouldnor?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Bouldnor
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Bouldnor and the whole of the Isle of Wight
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Bouldnor, fried fresh
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 gatherings after scattering ashes, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Bouldnor, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Bouldnor (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Bouldnor is about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Bouldnor is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Bouldnor: halls, homes and travel
Bouldnor is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Bouldnor come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Bouldnor is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bouldnor to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Swithin (old) frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bouldnor.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on The Vineyard, Port La Salle and Waters Edge, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Bouldnor we cover include Yarmouth (1 mile west), Cranmore (1 mile east), Hamstead (2 miles north-east), Shalfleet (3 miles east) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Ferguson Family Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Bouldnor include Compton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Bugle Hotel (0.9 miles west)
Bouldnor: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bouldnor?
Lymington Pier station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
- 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