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Funeral and Wake Catering in John's Cross
Planning fish and chips for the wake in John's Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in John's Cross
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in John's Cross
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near John's Cross, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in John's Cross is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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 agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
John's Cross questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is John's Cross from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do you cover John's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including John's Cross. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Arranging a wake in John's Cross
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in John's Cross book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. John's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. John's Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to John's Cross we cover include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near John's Cross include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Places near John's Cross
What else we do in John's Cross
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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’s crisp.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in John's Cross, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in John's Cross and across East Sussex
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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