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Funeral and wake catering in Butcher's Cross, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Butcher's Cross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Butcher's Cross
About our funeral and wake catering in Butcher's Cross
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Butcher's Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Butcher's Cross hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Butcher's Cross
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Butcher's Cross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Butcher's Cross: halls, homes and travel
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Butcher's Cross and nearby villages. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Butcher's Cross to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Butcher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN20. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Butcher's Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- 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.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Butcher's Cross
More for events in Butcher's Cross
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Questions from Butcher's Cross
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Butcher's Cross?
Crowborough station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Butcher's Cross; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Butcher's Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use 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