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Funeral and wake catering in Porchfield, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Porchfield.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Porchfield
FAQs for Porchfield
Do you come out to small places like Porchfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Porchfield?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Porchfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Porchfield is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Porchfield
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after the committal and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
Near Porchfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Porchfield (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Porchfield
More for events in Porchfield
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Porchfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Wake catering near Porchfield
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For wakes in Porchfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Porchfield. Porchfield is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Porchfield.
For wakes in PO30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Porchfield we cover include Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sportsman's Rest pub (under half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Porchfield
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In winter, it is dark in Porchfield by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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