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Funeral and wake catering in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Rusher's Cross.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Rusher's Cross?
After a funeral in Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Rusher's Cross or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Rusher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Rusher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN20 start with a parking spot for the van. For wakes just outside Rusher's Cross, we cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Rusher's Cross
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pub wakes and village hall wakes.
In rural Rusher's Cross, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Rusher's Cross
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Rusher's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Rusher's Cross
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Rusher's Cross?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
- 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