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Funeral and wake catering in North End, Portsmouth
Funeral and wake catering in North End: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Book the van in North End
About our funeral and wake catering in North End
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In North End, the hall is frequently where people gather. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
North End: halls, homes and travel
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For wakes in North End, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around North End. North End is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. We serve events right across the region, from North End to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
A club or hall near North End gives space for everyone and parking for the van. North End is on or near the A2047, handy for relatives driving in. North End is within about 3 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO2 and PO1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A2047, North End is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near North End include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near North End include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Clarence pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In summer, a wake in North End has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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North End: your questions answered
How far is North End from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around North End?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you come to North End?
We do. North End is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What else we do in North End
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in North End
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Perfect for your wake in North End
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like St. Mark’s, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in North End
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in North End and across Portsmouth
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in North End
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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