Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brighstone, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Brighstone.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Brighstone
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Brighstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Brighstone
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We serve gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Brighstone, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Brighstone: halls, homes and travel
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Brighstone come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B3399 to reach Brighstone.
Wherever your wake is in PO30, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B3399, Brighstone is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Brighstone, we also cover Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Bishops pub (within half a mile east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Brighstone
Do you come out to small places like Brighstone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St. Mary's Church?
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’ll gather.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Brighstone 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Brighstone?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at St. Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Brighstone
Other occasions in Brighstone
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Brighstone; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for 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 come back with a clear quote.
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About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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