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Funeral and Wake Catering in Cross Gate
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Cross Gate and across West Sussex.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Cross Gate
Perfect for your wake in Cross Gate
It is one less thing to organise.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Funeral and wake catering in Cross Gate, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In rural Cross Gate, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. 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
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Cross Gate
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Cross Gate questions
Which station is closest to Cross Gate?
Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cross Gate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you come to Cross Gate?
Yes, we do. Cross Gate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Cross Gate
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it is dark in Cross Gate by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Nearby places to Cross Gate
Also in Cross Gate
Wake catering near Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Cross Gate to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cross Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cross Gate to Brighton (18 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Cross Gate is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Cross Gate, we also cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Cross Gate
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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