England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Portsmouth
Funeral and wake catering in all 19 towns and villages of Portsmouth, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Funeral and wake catering in every part of Portsmouth
A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.
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How funeral and wake catering works in Portsmouth
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Pricing in Portsmouth
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Portsmouth, including Portsmouth
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Portsmouth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Near you in Portsmouth
Locally, our bookings take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. You will also find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). Portsmouth’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Wake catering across Portsmouth
From Southsea, Milton and Landport to small villages, wakes in Portsmouth are typically at home or a local hall. The van needs a level spot nearby. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Portsmouth: Portsmouth is on or near the A3 and A27, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. A wake in Portsmouth 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.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Events we cater in Portsmouth
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Portsmouth: your questions answered
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.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
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- 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