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Funeral and wake catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Golden Cross and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Golden Cross
How our funeral and wake catering works in Golden Cross
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s a wake at the family home and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Golden Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nearby places to Golden Cross
What else we do in Golden Cross
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Golden Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Golden Cross?
Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Golden Cross close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Golden Cross. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Golden Cross hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Golden Cross to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Golden Cross to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in BN27, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Butler's Lane and Lower Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Golden Cross
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In summer, a wake in Golden Cross has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What affects the price in Golden Cross
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. 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