Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Shorwell and across the Isle of Wight.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Shorwell events
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shorwell?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Funeral and wake catering in Shorwell, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Shorwell, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late-December sunset in Shorwell is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Shorwell
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your wake in Shorwell, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Shorwell is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of PO30. Streets in the area include Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Shorwell includes Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Shorwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shorwell
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Shorwell
Also in Shorwell
Events we cater in Shorwell
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shorwell, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at St. Peter's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shorwell
Can you serve after a service at St. Peter's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Shorwell too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
- 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