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Funeral and Wake Catering in Copnor
Funeral and wake catering in Copnor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Copnor?
Arranging a wake in Copnor
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For wakes in Copnor, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Copnor is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west. A club or hall near Copnor gives space for everyone and parking for the van. Copnor is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO3, PO2 and PO1 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Copnor on the A288, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Copnor includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Admiral Lord Nelson School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Taxpayer pub (within half a mile north-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Copnor
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater small family memorials and remembrance gatherings, with gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Copnor, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Copnor: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Alban?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Copnor from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Copnor, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Copnor
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Perfect for your wake in Copnor
It suits all ages.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
Relatives driving in can use the A288 to reach Copnor.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why choose a fish and chip van in Copnor?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Copnor hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Copnor and across Portsmouth
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Copnor
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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