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Funeral and wake catering in Nettlecombe, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Nettlecombe.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Nettlecombe
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Nettlecombe
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and celebrations of life, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Nettlecombe, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Nettlecombe
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
For somewhere as remote as Nettlecombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Nettlecombe
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Nettlecombe
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Nettlecombe, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Nettlecombe questions
Is Nettlecombe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Nettlecombe?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Also in Nettlecombe
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Nettlecombe, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Nettlecombe: halls, homes and travel
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Nettlecombe and the surrounding area. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Nettlecombe to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. A club or hall near Nettlecombe gives space for everyone and parking for the van. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nettlecombe.
Wakes anywhere in PO38 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For a wake at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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