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Funeral and Wake Catering for Parkhurst events
Funeral and wake catering in Parkhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Parkhurst
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.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Parkhurst
We cook as people come up. We are often asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Parkhurst, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
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What else we do in Parkhurst
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Parkhurst
Can you serve near the sea around Parkhurst?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Parkhurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Arranging a wake in Parkhurst
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Parkhurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Parkhurst to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
The coast is within about 3 miles of Parkhurst, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across PO30 and the streets around it. Local streets include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Parkhurst, we cover Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), 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 (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Parkhurst include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Parkhurst include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Parkhurst?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In winter, it’s dark in Parkhurst by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Parkhurst is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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