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Funeral and Wake Catering for Coldwaltham events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Coldwaltham and across West Sussex.
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Coldwaltham?
About our funeral and wake catering in Coldwaltham
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and celebrations of life.
Near Coldwaltham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Coldwaltham
Is Coldwaltham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Coldwaltham?
Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Coldwaltham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Coldwaltham and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Occasions we serve in Coldwaltham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Coldwaltham has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Coldwaltham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Coldwaltham
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wakes in Coldwaltham: venues and practical details
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For wakes in Coldwaltham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coldwaltham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Coldwaltham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Labouring Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Places near Coldwaltham
What else we do in Coldwaltham
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Coldwaltham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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