Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Skinner's Hill, Isle of Wight
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Skinner's Hill and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Skinner's Hill?
Funeral and wake catering in Skinner's Hill, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and celebrations of life, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Skinner's Hill, home or the hall is usual. 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.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Skinner's Hill
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Skinner's Hill
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
For somewhere as remote as Skinner's Hill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Skinner's Hill
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Places near Skinner's Hill
Also in Skinner's Hill
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Skinner's Hill, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
After a funeral in Skinner's Hill
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your wake is in the middle of Skinner's Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Skinner's Hill is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Skinner's Hill to Southampton (20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Sandown station is about 1.7 miles away. Skinner's Hill is within about 3 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO36, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Skinner's Hill and Hill Top; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Skinner's Hill includes Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Pointer Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Skinner's Hill
Which station is closest to Skinner's Hill?
The closest is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
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 usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Perfect for your wake in Skinner's Hill
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Skinner's Hill book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at All Saints' Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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