Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Dunsbury events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Dunsbury and across the Isle of Wight.
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Dunsbury
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Dunsbury is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:05pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Dunsbury
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s family meals after the service and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Dunsbury, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dunsbury
More for events in Dunsbury
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 normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dunsbury?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Dunsbury
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Dunsbury
We are gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Dunsbury?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where the van can park in Dunsbury
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Dunsbury 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.
On the menu in Dunsbury
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Arranging a wake in Dunsbury
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dunsbury and the surrounding area. Dunsbury is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Dunsbury 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, we just need to know where the van can park. For wakes just outside Dunsbury, we cover Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dunsbury include Westover Down.
- 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