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Funeral and wake catering in Shalcombe, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Shalcombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Shalcombe
About our funeral and wake catering in Shalcombe
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include small family memorials and a wake at the family home, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In rural Shalcombe, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shalcombe?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In Shalcombe, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shalcombe
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Shalcombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Perfect for your wake in Shalcombe
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Shalcombe
Other occasions in Shalcombe
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Shalcombe 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
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
After a funeral in Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your wake in Shalcombe will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Shalcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Shalcombe is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in PO41 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalcombe includes Westover Down.
- 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