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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shalfleet
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shalfleet? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Shalfleet
Funeral and wake catering in Shalfleet, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Shalfleet, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Shalfleet
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Shalfleet too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
More for events in Shalfleet
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Wake catering near Shalfleet
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Shalfleet are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Shalfleet is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Shalfleet, we cover Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Shalfleet includes Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
For somewhere as remote as Shalfleet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Shalfleet in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shalfleet? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through 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