Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ventnor
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Ventnor.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Ventnor
Ventnor: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ventnor?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Ventnor?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Ventnor?
Yes, we do. Ventnor is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
About our funeral and wake catering in Ventnor
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Ventnor, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Ventnor: halls, homes and travel
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Ventnor are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Catherine's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. A club or hall near Ventnor gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. The coast is within about a mile of Ventnor, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38. Streets in the area include Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ventnor sits on or near the A3055 and B3327, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Ventnor we cover include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Ventnor has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces. Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Other landmarks nearby include Longshoremans Museum (within half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blenheim pub (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Ventnor by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ventnor, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where the van can park in Ventnor
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
For somewhere as remote as Ventnor, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Ventnor
More for events in Ventnor
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ventnor?
It’s one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ventnor, people book us for events such as:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Ventnor is on or near the A3055 and B3327, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- 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