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Funeral and wake catering in Noke Common, Isle of Wight
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Noke Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Noke Common?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Noke Common
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For a tribute meal and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Noke Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
Noke Common is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Noke Common
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Also near Noke Common
Also in Noke Common
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Noke Common
- We cover Noke Common and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Noke Common
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of St. John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
FAQs for Noke Common
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you come to Noke Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Noke Common is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Noke Common stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Wakes in Noke Common: venues and practical details
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Noke Common and nearby villages. Noke Common is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Noke Common to Southampton (14 miles away).
The coast is within about 3 miles of Noke Common.
Wakes anywhere in PO30 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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