Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Princelett events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Princelett and the Isle of Wight, frying fresh at your venue.
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Princelett events
Who books funeral and wake catering in Princelett?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Princelett and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Princelett may suit, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
How our funeral and wake catering works in Princelett
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We serve pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and life celebrations.
Near Princelett, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Princelett (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Princelett
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Princelett come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Princelett is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Princelett is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO36, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Princelett
Do you come out to small places like Princelett?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Princelett?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Princelett?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In winter, it’s dark in Princelett by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Towns and villages near Princelett
More for events in Princelett
- 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