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Funeral and wake catering in Cootham, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Cootham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Cootham
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cootham
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and life celebrations.
In rural Cootham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Cootham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Cootham?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 3.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer evenings in Cootham stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Cootham
Can you serve after a service at Cootham Village Hall?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Cootham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Cootham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Arranging a wake in Cootham
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a wake in Cootham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cootham. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Cootham Village Hall frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Cootham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Cootham, we cover Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Cootham includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (under half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Cootham. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Cootham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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