Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Cross Lane events
Funeral and wake catering in Cross Lane: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Cross Lane events
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
About our funeral and wake catering in Cross Lane
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For gatherings after the committal and small family memorials, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Cross Lane, the hall is frequently where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Cross Lane (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Cross Lane
Perfect for your wake in Cross Lane
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
After a service at St Paul's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
Wake catering near Cross Lane
Cross Lane is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Cross Lane are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Cross Lane is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cross Lane to Southampton (16 miles away).
Cross Lane is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in PO30, PO31 and PO41, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Ash Road, Chain Lane and Beech Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cross Lane, we also cover Barton (1 mile south), Fairlee (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bargeman's Rest pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Cross Lane; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Cross Lane 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cross Lane
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Cross Lane questions
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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