West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cowfold, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cowfold? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Cowfold
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cowfold
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Cowfold, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Cowfold
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Questions from Cowfold
Is Cowfold close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Is Cowfold too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, 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.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Can the van come to Cowfold?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cowfold is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Cowfold by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Also near Cowfold
More for events in Cowfold
Arranging a wake in Cowfold
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a wake in Cowfold, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cowfold to Brighton (12 miles away).
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Cowfold we cover include Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Cowfold includes Knepp Wildland.
- 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