Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Gaskins
Funeral and wake catering in Gaskins: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Gaskins?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Gaskins?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Gaskins and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Catherine-by-the-Green, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Gaskins
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For a wake at the family home and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Gaskins, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Gaskins
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
For somewhere as remote as Gaskins, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Gaskins
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Gaskins to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Gaskins is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over PO33 and PO36. For wakes just outside Gaskins, we cover St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Gaskins and across the Isle of Wight
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In winter, it’s dark in Gaskins by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Gaskins, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What affects the price in Gaskins
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Questions from Gaskins
Can you serve near the sea around Gaskins?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Gaskins?
Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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