Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lake events
Funeral and wake catering in Lake: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Lake events
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lake?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at Church of The Good Shepherd frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lake
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s family meals after the service and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Lake, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Lake
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lake and nearby villages. Lake is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lake to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
With the A3055 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Lake. Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Lake: Lake station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lake.
Wakes anywhere in PO36 and PO37 start with a parking spot for the van. From Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A3055 close by, Lake is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include National Poo Museum (less than half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lake include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
FAQs for Lake
We are gathering after a service at Church of The Good Shepherd: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lake?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Lake is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lake
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Lake hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Lake and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Lake
More for events in Lake
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lake, and we will check the date and send a price.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Lake; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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- 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