Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Steephill, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Steephill.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Steephill events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Steephill
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is a wake at the family home and small family memorials, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Steephill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Steephill (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Steephill
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Steephill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Steephill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Steephill to Southampton (24 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Alban-the-martyr, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Steephill is on or near the A3055, handy for relatives driving in. Steephill is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in PO38 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Steephill is on the A3055, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Steephill, we cover Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For a wake at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Steephill include St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (0.7 miles north) and St Catherine's School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (1.2 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
For event organisers in Steephill
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Steephill?
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Steephill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Steephill may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
What affects the price in Steephill
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Steephill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Places near Steephill
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Questions from Steephill
Do you come out to small places like Steephill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Steephill?
Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Steephill and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Steephill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Steephill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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