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Funeral and wake catering in Crosspost, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Crosspost and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Crosspost events
Funeral and wake catering in Crosspost, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For small family memorials and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Crosspost, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crosspost: halls, homes and travel
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Crosspost. Crosspost is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Crosspost, we also cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Crosspost includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Crosspost
Can you serve after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Crosspost?
Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Crosspost is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Where the van can park in Crosspost
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Crosspost
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Places near Crosspost
More for events in Crosspost
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in 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