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Funeral and Wake Catering for Cripp's Corner events
Funeral and wake catering in Cripp's Corner: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Cripp's Corner events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cripp's Corner
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Cripp's Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cover Cripp's Corner and the whole of East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
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.
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.
Nearby places to Cripp's Corner
What else we do in Cripp's Corner
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Cripp's Corner
Which station is closest to Cripp's Corner?
Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Cripp's Corner?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
After a funeral in Cripp's Corner
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN32, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Marks Staplecross frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Cripp's Corner, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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