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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hulverstone
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hulverstone.
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Hulverstone
Funeral and wake catering in Hulverstone, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings.
Near Hulverstone, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Hulverstone (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hulverstone?
It takes one job off a very long list.
In Hulverstone and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at St. Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
For somewhere as remote as Hulverstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hulverstone
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Hulverstone has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Hulverstone
Do you come out to small places like Hulverstone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you come?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Hulverstone: halls, homes and travel
Hulverstone is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Hulverstone come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Hulverstone, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. Close by, we cover wakes in Brookgreen (1 mile south-west), Brook (1 mile west), Dunsbury (1 mile north-west), Shalcombe (1 mile north) and Chilton Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Brighstone Village Museum (2 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
- 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