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Funeral and wake catering in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Crowhurst? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Crowhurst?
Occasions we serve in Crowhurst
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Crowhurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
How our funeral and wake catering works in Crowhurst
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and wakes at home.
In rural Crowhurst, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Crowhurst
Can you serve near the sea around Crowhurst?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Crowhurst from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Crowhurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crowhurst is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Crowhurst has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Crowhurst
Other occasions in Crowhurst
Crowhurst: halls, homes and travel
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Crowhurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Crowhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Crowhurst to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Crowhurst: Crowhurst station. Crowhurst is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in TN33, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Crowhurst, we also cover Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Crowhurst include Claverham Community College (2.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (0.7 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Crowhurst? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just 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