Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Calbourne events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Calbourne.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Calbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Calbourne, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Calbourne, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. 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.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Calbourne
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Places near Calbourne
What else we do in Calbourne
Calbourne: halls, homes and travel
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Calbourne is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Calbourne is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The coast is within about 6 miles of Calbourne, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Calbourne by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Calbourne
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at All Saints' Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
Questions from Calbourne
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints' 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Calbourne?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
For somewhere as remote as Calbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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