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Funeral and Wake Catering in Portslade
Funeral and wake catering in Portslade: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Portslade
How our funeral and wake catering works in Portslade
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after the committal, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Portslade, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Portslade and the whole of West Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Portslade, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Portslade
Can the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Portslade?
Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Portslade?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What affects the price in Portslade
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Portslade
Also in Portslade
Portslade: halls, homes and travel
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. From the centre of Portslade to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Portslade is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van.
With the A293 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Portslade. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Portslade is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the BN41, BN3 and BN42 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Portslade on the A293, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Portslade, we cover Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include King's School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill House (under half a mile east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Portslade?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Portslade and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at St Nicolas Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Where the van can park in Portslade
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Portslade
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
- 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