Isle of Wight · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Yarmouth events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Yarmouth and across the Isle of Wight.
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Yarmouth
About our funeral and wake catering in Yarmouth
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In a small place like Yarmouth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Yarmouth (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Yarmouth by about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Yarmouth and across the Isle of Wight
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Yarmouth?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever the occasion in Yarmouth, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
With the A3054 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Yarmouth.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
Wakes in Yarmouth: venues and practical details
Yarmouth is about 4 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO41, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Yarmouth is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Yarmouth to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Yarmouth may suit, with the van in the car park. Yarmouth is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO41, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Alma Place; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Yarmouth include the A3054, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Bouldnor (1 mile east), Cranmore (2 miles east), Hamstead (3 miles east), Shalfleet (3 miles east) and East End (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (15 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Yarmouth includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Local pubs include Bugle Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Medina (2.4 miles south-west)
More for events in Yarmouth
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Yarmouth
Can you serve near the sea around Yarmouth?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at St. James' Church: can you come?
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.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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