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Funeral and wake catering in Chale Green, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Chale Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Fresh fish and chips in Chale Green
Chale Green: your questions answered
Is Chale Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Chale Green?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Chale Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chale Green
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Chale Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Chale Green (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Chale Green?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St. James' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Chale Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Chale Green is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Wakes in Chale Green: venues and practical details
Chale Green is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Chale Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Chale Green is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO38, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include East View Lane, Spanners Close and Chale Green; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Chale Green, we also cover Pyle (1 mile south-west), Atherfield Green (1 mile west), Little Atherfield (1 mile west), Chillerton (2 miles north) and Shorwell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.8 miles south) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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