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Funeral and wake catering in Cocking, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Cocking.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Cocking
Funeral and wake catering in Cocking, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater pub wakes and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Cocking, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Cocking is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cocking
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Cocking
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cocking book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
After a service at St Catherine of Siena Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wakes in Cocking: venues and practical details
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wake in Cocking, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cocking. Cocking is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Cocking is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Cocking, we cover Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Also in Cocking
FAQs for Cocking
Is Cocking close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at St Catherine of Siena Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
- 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