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Funeral and wake catering in Cross in Hand, East Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cross in Hand? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Cross in Hand
Funeral and wake catering in Cross in Hand, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For gatherings at home after a funeral and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Cross in Hand, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
After a funeral in Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Cross in Hand or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Cross in Hand is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Cross in Hand include Selwyns Wood.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Cross in Hand has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Cross in Hand?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Buxted station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
For event organisers in Cross in Hand
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cross in Hand questions
Do you come out to small places like Cross in Hand?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cross in Hand?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you cover Cross in Hand?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cross in Hand is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
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What else we do in Cross in Hand
- 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