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Funeral and wake catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Golden Cross.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Book the van in Golden Cross
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Golden Cross is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Golden Cross, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Golden Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also in Golden Cross
Wakes in Golden Cross: venues and practical details
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Golden Cross and the surrounding area. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Golden Cross to Brighton (14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 3.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Golden Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN27 and BN8, we just need to know where the van can park. From Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Golden Cross we cover include Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Cross Inn (within half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Golden Cross hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Golden Cross
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Golden Cross questions
Is Golden Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Golden Cross close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Golden Cross?
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like The Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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