Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Puckaster events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Puckaster and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Puckaster events
About our funeral and wake catering in Puckaster
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Puckaster, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Puckaster
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
For somewhere as remote as Puckaster, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Puckaster: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Arranging a wake in Puckaster
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Puckaster as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Puckaster is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over PO38. We can serve a wake on streets such as Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Puckaster, we cover Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Puckaster includes Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Buddle Inn (less than half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Puckaster stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO38 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Puckaster
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Perfect for your wake in Puckaster
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of St. John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Puckaster and across the Isle of Wight
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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