Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Thorncross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Thorncross
About our funeral and wake catering in Thorncross
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is celebrations of life and small family memorials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Thorncross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Thorncross (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Occasions we serve in Thorncross
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Thorncross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
After a service at St. Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Thorncross is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
After a funeral in Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wake is in the PO30 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over the PO30 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Thorncross has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Common questions in Thorncross
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Thorncross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Thorncross?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What affects the price in Thorncross
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, 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