Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Gosport: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Gosport
About our funeral and wake catering in Gosport
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In a town like Gosport, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Gosport
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Places near Gosport
Other occasions in Gosport
Where the van can park in Gosport
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
After a funeral in Gosport
Gosport is in Hampshire. In and around Gosport, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Gosport to Southampton (13 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Gosport can host a wake if home is too small. After a service at St Faith's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Gosport.
Wakes anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, wherever the van can park. With the A32 and B3333 close by, Gosport is easy for us to reach for your wake. Other places close to Gosport we cover include Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (under half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gosport?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Gosport hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Gosport and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Gosport by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Gosport questions
Can you serve after a service at St Faith's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Gosport?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Gosport?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Gosport and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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