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Funeral and wake catering in Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Funeral and wake catering in Wroxall: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Wroxall events
About our funeral and wake catering in Wroxall
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after the service, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural Wroxall, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Wroxall stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Also near Wroxall
Also in Wroxall
Wakes in Wroxall: venues and practical details
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wroxall. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wroxall to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Shanklin station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Wroxall is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO38, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B3327, Wroxall is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Wroxall we cover include Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and South Wight (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Wroxall includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Worsley pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Wroxall: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Wroxall?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to Wroxall?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wroxall and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Wroxall is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wroxall?
It’s one less thing to organise.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
A club or hall near Wroxall gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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