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Funeral and Wake Catering in Landport
Funeral and wake catering in Landport: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Landport?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Landport
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In Landport, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A wake in Landport in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Events we cater in Landport
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Landport, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Landport may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Landport and across Portsmouth
See how we price and the cost guide.
More for events in Landport
Arranging a wake in Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Landport and the surrounding area. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Portsmouth & Southsea station is in Landport itself. Landport is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO1, PO2 and PO5, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Landport, we cover Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Landport include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Painters Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Landport
Could you trade in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Landport?
Portsmouth & Southsea station, in Landport itself.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Landport? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Landport
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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