Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Fishbourne and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Fishbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Fishbourne, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and memorial gatherings.
Near Fishbourne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
After a funeral in Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For wakes in Fishbourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Fishbourne is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ryde Esplanade station, about 2.5 miles east. Families holding a service at St. Edmund's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Fishbourne is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in PO33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Fishbourne include the B3331, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Fishbourne we cover include Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fishbourne pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
Other occasions in Fishbourne
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Fishbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Fishbourne has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Fishbourne
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Fishbourne
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Fishbourne and the whole of the Isle of Wight
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Fishbourne questions
Do you come out to small places like Fishbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St. Edmund's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you cover Fishbourne?
We do. We serve events in Fishbourne and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- 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