Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Westridge
Funeral and wake catering in Westridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Westridge
How our funeral and wake catering works in Westridge
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Westridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Westridge (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Westridge in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
For somewhere as remote as Westridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Westridge
It is one less thing to organise.
In Westridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 0.5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Wake catering near Westridge
Westridge is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westridge and the surrounding area. Westridge is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Westridge is on or near the A3055, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 2 miles of Westridge, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bullen Road, Hayward Avenue and Salisbury Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Westridge include the A3055, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Westridge, we cover Elmfield (1 mile north), Oakfield (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile east) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Westridge include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.4 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include High Park Tavern (0.5 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also in Westridge
Westridge questions
Do you come out to small places like Westridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Westridge?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: 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