Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Northwood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Northwood
Arranging a wake in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. For a wake in Northwood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Northwood. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Northwood is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the PO31 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Northwood, we cover Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Northwood includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Northwood
We cook as people come up. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and small family memorials.
For a wake near Northwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Northwood (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
For somewhere as remote as Northwood, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Northwood
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Northwood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
After a service at All Saints' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northwood?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Northwood
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Northwood
Can you serve after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Northwood?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Northwood?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Northwood, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually 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.
What affects the price in Northwood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Also near Northwood
Also in Northwood
- 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