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Funeral and Wake Catering for Gunville events
Funeral and wake catering in Gunville: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Gunville
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Gunville
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, serving gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Gunville, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Gunville
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Gunville
Could you trade in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Gunville is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Also near Gunville
What else we do in Gunville
Occasions we serve in Gunville
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Gunville, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at St. Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Wakes in Gunville: venues and practical details
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For wakes in Gunville, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Gunville is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Gunville is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO30 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Gunville, we also cover Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Gunville include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
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. Summer evenings in Gunville stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Gunville? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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