Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Foreland Fields, Isle of Wight
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Foreland Fields and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Foreland Fields?
Occasions we serve in Foreland Fields
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Brading station, about 2.7 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
How our funeral and wake catering works in Foreland Fields
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and life celebrations.
In rural Foreland Fields, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Foreland Fields
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Foreland Fields is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Foreland Fields
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Foreland Fields has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Foreland Fields and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
After a funeral in Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. For a wake in Foreland Fields, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Foreland Fields is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Foreland Fields to Southampton (21 miles away).
Families holding a service at Saint Luke often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Foreland Fields is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across PO35 and the streets around it. From Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foreland Fields include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bembridge School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crab and Lobster Inn (under half a mile east)
Common questions in Foreland Fields
Which station is closest to Foreland Fields?
The closest is Brading station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Foreland Fields?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
More for events in Foreland Fields
- 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