Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Haylands, Isle of Wight
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Haylands? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Haylands events
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Haylands is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Haylands
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and life celebrations, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in a place like Haylands, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Haylands (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Haylands has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
After a funeral in Haylands
Haylands is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Haylands as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 125 places in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St. Michael and All Angels frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Haylands is within about 2 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 PO33 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Play Lane, Pell Lane and Upton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Upton (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile east), Binstead (1 mile north-west) and Elmfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Haylands include Ryde Academy (less than half a mile north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Haylands?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also in Haylands
Occasions we serve in Haylands
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Haylands
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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