Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and wake catering in Totland, Isle of Wight
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Totland? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Totland?
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Totland
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake in a place like Totland, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Totland
What else we do in Totland
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late-December sunset in Totland is about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Wake catering near Totland
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your wake in Totland will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
With the B3322 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Totland. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Totland may suit. Totland is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in PO39 and PO40, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Totland on the B3322, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Totland we cover include Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
- Local pubs include Colwell Bay Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Medina (within half a mile north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Totland
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Totland book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose a fish and chip van in Totland?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Totland. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Totland
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Totland
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Totland questions
Can you serve near the sea around Totland?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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