Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Rew Street events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Rew Street and the Isle of Wight, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Rew Street events
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About our funeral and wake catering in Rew Street
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and celebrations of life, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Rew Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Rew Street (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Rew Street; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Rew Street: venues and practical details
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO31 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rew Street to Southampton (12 miles away).
The coast is within about 2 miles of Rew Street, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Rew Street, we also cover Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). The countryside around Rew Street includes Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rew Street?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Rew Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
FAQs for Rew Street
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 normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Rew Street?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Places near Rew Street
Also in Rew Street
Where the van can park in Rew Street
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
For somewhere as remote as Rew Street, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or PO31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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