Portsmouth · England
Funeral and wake catering in Farlington, Portsmouth
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Farlington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Farlington?
Funeral and wake catering in Farlington, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s a tribute meal and village hall wakes, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
Around Farlington, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Nearby places to Farlington
What else we do in Farlington
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farlington?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
After a funeral in Farlington
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Farlington is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Farlington is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Farlington to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Farlington is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO6, PO9 and PO7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Farlington, we also cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Farlington include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (0.7 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Occasions we serve in Farlington
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farlington book the van for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Where the van can park in Farlington
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Farlington
Is Farlington close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Farlington?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Farlington is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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