East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Roser's Cross
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Roser's Cross and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Roser's Cross events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Roser's Cross
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Roser's Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Roser's Cross
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In and around Roser's Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Roser's Cross to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Roser's Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over TN21. Streets in the area include Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Roser's Cross, we also cover Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Roser's Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (0.9 miles south)
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Roser's Cross by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Roser's Cross
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Roser's Cross:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Roser's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Roser's Cross: your questions answered
How far is Roser's Cross from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Nearby places to Roser's Cross
Other occasions in Roser's Cross
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Where the van can park in Roser's Cross
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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