Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Locksgreen, Isle of Wight
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Locksgreen and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Locksgreen
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Locksgreen
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at home, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Locksgreen, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Locksgreen
What else we do in Locksgreen
Where the van can park in Locksgreen
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Locksgreen 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
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Locksgreen: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Locksgreen?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Locksgreen?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What affects the price in Locksgreen
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Locksgreen stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Locksgreen
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Locksgreen and the Isle of Wight:
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Locksgreen
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Wake catering near Locksgreen
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For wakes in Locksgreen, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Locksgreen.
For wakes in PO30, we just need to know where the van can park. For wakes just outside Locksgreen, we cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Locksgreen include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
- 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