Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Spring Vale events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Spring Vale? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Spring Vale
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is 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.
About our funeral and wake catering in Spring Vale
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater memorial gatherings and a tribute meal, with gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Spring Vale, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Spring Vale (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Spring Vale
Spring Vale is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Spring Vale and the surrounding area. Spring Vale is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ryde St Johns Road station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Spring Vale, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO34. Local streets include Springvale Road and Oakhill Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Puckpool (1 mile west), Pondwell (1 mile south), Seaview (1 mile south-east), Appley (1 mile west) and Nettlestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (10 miles south-west) and East Cowes (7 miles west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Nearby you’ll also find Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Spring Vale includes Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde Academy (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boat House (less than half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Spring Vale
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer evenings in Spring Vale stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Spring Vale
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Spring Vale
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at St. Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
For somewhere as remote as Spring Vale, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Spring Vale
Can you serve after a service at St. Peter's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Spring Vale?
Ryde St Johns Road station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What affects the price in Spring Vale
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Spring Vale? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use 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