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Funeral and Wake Catering for Crossbush events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Crossbush and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Crossbush?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Crossbush
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In a small place like Crossbush, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Crossbush
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Crossbush; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Crossbush
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Places near Crossbush
More for events in Crossbush
Perfect for your wake in Crossbush
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Arundel station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Crossbush
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Crossbush?
Arundel station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Crossbush: halls, homes and travel
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Crossbush is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Crossbush is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Crossbush is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Crossbush, we cover Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crossbush include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Crossbush
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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