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Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch
Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it is life celebrations and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Newchurch, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Newchurch (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or PO36 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Newchurch
Is Newchurch too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you cover Newchurch?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Newchurch and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newchurch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Newchurch; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Newchurch
Other occasions in Newchurch
Perfect for your wake in Newchurch
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
After a service at All Saints' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Newchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Newchurch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Wakes in Newchurch: venues and practical details
Newchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Newchurch. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandown station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Newchurch is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area. From High Street, Milestone Crescent and Palmer's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Newchurch, we also cover Winford (1 mile south), Branstone (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile south-west), Apse Heath (1 mile south) and Arreton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-east), Ventnor (5 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.9 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Newchurch includes Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Schools near Newchurch include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Pointer Inn (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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