Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Carisbrooke
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Carisbrooke? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Carisbrooke?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Carisbrooke
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
In Carisbrooke, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Carisbrooke has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Carisbrooke, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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After a funeral in Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For a wake in Carisbrooke, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Carisbrooke. Carisbrooke is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Carisbrooke to Southampton (16 miles away).
Carisbrooke is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO30, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Carisbrooke, we cover Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Carisbrooke includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (less than half a mile north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waverley pub (within half a mile east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Towns and villages near Carisbrooke
More for events in Carisbrooke
Events we cater in Carisbrooke
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
For somewhere as remote as Carisbrooke, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Carisbrooke
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at St. Mary's Church?
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. 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.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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