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Funeral and wake catering in Newport, Isle of Wight
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Newport.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Newport?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newport
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake in Newport, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Newport (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Other occasions in Newport
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newport?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Newport hosts choose us
- We cover Newport and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Wakes in Newport: venues and practical details
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Newport to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Newport is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Newport to Southampton (16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Man in the Moon, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 5 miles of Newport.
Wakes anywhere in PO30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Newport sits on or near the A3020 and A3054, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring the van to wakes in Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Newport has lots of places where the van can park. If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wake in Newport
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
Newport is on or near the A3020 and A3054, handy for relatives driving in.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Common questions in Newport
We’re gathering after a service at The Man in the Moon: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Newport has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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