Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Luccombe Village, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Luccombe Village: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Luccombe Village
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
For somewhere as remote as Luccombe Village, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Luccombe Village
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Luccombe Village, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings.
Near Luccombe Village, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Luccombe Village questions
Do you come out to small places like Luccombe Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Luccombe Village?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Do you cover Luccombe Village?
We do. Luccombe Village is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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 usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Luccombe Village and across the Isle of Wight
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Luccombe Village
More for events in Luccombe Village
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Luccombe Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Luccombe Village come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Luccombe Village is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Luccombe Village to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
A club or hall near Luccombe Village gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Luccombe Village is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO37, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Luccombe Village we cover include Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Luccombe Village includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King Harry's Bar (0.6 miles north)
- Local facilities include South Wight (1.5 miles south-west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Luccombe Village?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Luccombe Village, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St Blasius Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Late-December sunset in Luccombe Village is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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