East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sandy Cross, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sandy Cross.
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Sandy Cross?
Funeral and wake catering in Sandy Cross, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Sandy Cross, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Sandy Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Sandy Cross: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Richards Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Sandy Cross?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Sandy Cross and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Sandy Cross
Other occasions in Sandy Cross
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross is about 7 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Sandy Cross is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Sandy Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Sandy 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 Park Road, Ghyll Road and Green Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Sandy Cross we cover include Heathfield (1 mile north), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south), Cade Street (1 mile north-east) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles south)
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Sandy Cross is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Sandy Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Occasions we serve in Sandy Cross
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sandy Cross and East Sussex:
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
For a service at a church like St Richards Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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