Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Whiteley Bank
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Whiteley Bank.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Whiteley Bank events
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Whiteley Bank? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Whiteley Bank
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For village hall wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Whiteley Bank, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Whiteley Bank (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Whiteley Bank
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whiteley Bank and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Whiteley Bank may suit, with the van in the car park.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Whiteley Bank: halls, homes and travel
Whiteley Bank is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whiteley Bank is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Whiteley Bank to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Whiteley Bank, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of PO38 and the streets around it. Local streets include Canteen Road, Shanklin Road and St John's Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sandford (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south), Apse Heath (1 mile north-east) and Branstone (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles north-east), Ventnor (3 miles south) and East Cowes (9 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (2.3 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (2.5 miles south-east)
Also near Whiteley Bank
What else we do in Whiteley Bank
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
We serve when people are ready.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Whiteley Bank 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.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Whiteley Bank
Can you serve after a service at St John's 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 will gather.
Is Whiteley Bank too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cover Whiteley Bank?
Yes, we do. Whiteley Bank is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Whiteley Bank hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Whiteley Bank and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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