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Funeral and Wake Catering for Coolham events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Coolham and across West Sussex.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Coolham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Coolham
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it’s wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In rural Coolham, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Coolham (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it is dark in Coolham by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Coolham
Other occasions in Coolham
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Coolham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Coolham questions
Which station is closest to Coolham?
Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Coolham from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Coolham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Events we cater in Coolham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Coolham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at St Mary's Mission Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
After a funeral in Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coolham and the surrounding area. Coolham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coolham to Brighton (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Anywhere in RH13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coolham includes Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Selsey Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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