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Funeral and Wake Catering in Cote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cote? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cote
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for memorial gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Cote, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Cote (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Cote in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Other occasions in Cote
Occasions we serve in Cote
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Durrington-On-Sea station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Wakes in Cote: venues and practical details
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Cote will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at St Symphorian's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Cote, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Cote is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area. For wakes just outside Cote, we cover Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cote includes Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Cote
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Cote
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cote: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Clapham Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Cote?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cote is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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