Portsmouth · England
Funeral and wake catering in Portsmouth
Funeral and wake catering in Portsmouth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Portsmouth
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home.
Wakes in Portsmouth can be at home or at a local hall or club. The van needs a level spot outside. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Portsmouth: your questions answered
Is Portsmouth close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Portsmouth?
Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Portsmouth.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your wake in Portsmouth
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Portsmouth, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Local halls and clubs near Portsmouth can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Portsmouth
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Portsmouth
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Portsmouth is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Also in Portsmouth
Wake catering near Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We cover Portsmouth as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
With the A3 and A27 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Portsmouth. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Portsmouth is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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