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Funeral and wake catering in High Cross, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in High Cross and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in High Cross
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in High Cross, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural High Cross, home or the hall is usual. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- High Cross (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Where the van can park in High Cross
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in High Cross
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
FAQs for High Cross
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew?
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.
Is High Cross close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
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.
Occasions we serve in High Cross
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around High Cross:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in High Cross
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. People in High Cross book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east. High Cross is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BN6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in High Cross; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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