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Funeral and Wake Catering in Steel Cross
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Steel Cross and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Steel Cross
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Steel Cross
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How our funeral and wake catering works in Steel Cross
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and life celebrations.
In a small place like Steel Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Steel Cross
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Events we cater in Steel Cross
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Wakes in Steel Cross: venues and practical details
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Steel Cross. Steel Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Steel Cross to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Crowborough station is about 1.2 miles away. Steel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Steel Cross, we cover Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Steel Cross includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Steel Cross include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Steel Cross
Is Steel Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Steel Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
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.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In winter, it is dark in Steel Cross by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Steel Cross
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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