Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Nettlestone events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Nettlestone.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Nettlestone?
Funeral and wake catering in Nettlestone, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at home.
In a small place like Nettlestone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Nettlestone
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at St. Helen's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Also in Nettlestone
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Nettlestone
Can you serve near the sea around Nettlestone?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Nettlestone too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Wakes in Nettlestone: venues and practical details
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Nettlestone and nearby villages. We take the van to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. With the B3340 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Nettlestone. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nettlestone.
Wakes anywhere in PO34 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Nettlestone include the B3340, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Nettlestone, we also cover Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Nettlestone has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Nettlestone? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll 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