Portsmouth · England
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston, Portsmouth
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Kingston.
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston
FAQs for Kingston
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Cuthbert?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
About our funeral and wake catering in Kingston
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For wakes at venues and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In Kingston, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kingston?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Kingston book the van for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives driving in can use the A288 to reach Kingston.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Kingston by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Kingston
After a funeral in Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kingston and nearby villages. Kingston is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Kingston may suit. Kingston is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in PO1, PO3 and PO4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Kingston on the A288, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Kingston, we also cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingston include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Langstone Infant School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Graham Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Portsmouth, including Kingston
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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