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Funeral and wake catering in Elmfield, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Elmfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Elmfield events
About our funeral and wake catering in Elmfield
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and celebrations of life.
Around Elmfield, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Elmfield (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Elmfield
Which station is closest to Elmfield?
Ryde St Johns Road station, in Elmfield itself.
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Elmfield?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
Relatives driving in can use the A3055 to reach Elmfield.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Other occasions in Elmfield
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Elmfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Elmfield. In winter, it is dark in Elmfield by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Elmfield
Elmfield is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Elmfield to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ryde St Johns Road station serves Elmfield directly. Families holding a service at St John's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about a mile of Elmfield.
Anywhere in PO33, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A3055 close by, Elmfield is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Elmfield we cover include Oakfield (1 mile west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south), Ryde (1 mile north-west) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north). Open spaces near Elmfield include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile north-west) and Ryde Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include High Park Tavern (within half a mile east)
- 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