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Funeral and wake catering in Coates, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Coates and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Coates
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Coates
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and family meals after the service, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In rural Coates, home or the hall is usual. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Coates
Also in Coates
Who books funeral and wake catering in Coates?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Coates and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St Agatha, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Wake catering near Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For a wake in Coates, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east. Coates is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coates include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Coates
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Coates close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. A wake in Coates in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Coates? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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