Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wellow events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Wellow.
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Wellow
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
About our funeral and wake catering in Wellow
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We are often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial events and anniversaries, serving gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Wellow, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Wellow (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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 you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Wellow
- Events in Wellow and across the Isle of Wight
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in Wellow
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wellow or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Wellow is within about 4 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO41, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Wellow, we also cover Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What affects the price in Wellow
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or PO41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In winter, it is dark in Wellow by about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Wellow
Can you serve after a service at Wellow Baptist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Wellow?
We do. Wellow is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Perfect for your wake in Wellow
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wellow and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at Wellow Baptist Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
More for events in Wellow
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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