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Funeral and Wake Catering for Colworth events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Colworth.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Colworth?
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Colworth; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Colworth
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For pub wakes and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Colworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Colworth (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Colworth
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your wake in Colworth
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Colworth and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Colworth: your questions answered
How far is Colworth from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Colworth.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Also in Colworth
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
After a funeral in Colworth
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wakes in Colworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Colworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
The coast is within about 3 miles of Colworth.
For wakes in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include The Regis School (1.8 miles south)
- 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