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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wych Cross
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Wych Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Wych Cross
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wych Cross
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and wakes at venues, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Wych Cross, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wych Cross questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Wych Cross from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Perfect for your wake in Wych Cross
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Places near Wych Cross
Also in Wych Cross
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Wych Cross. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Wych Cross
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
After a funeral in Wych Cross
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. In and around Wych Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Wych Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Wych Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH18. That could mean a wake at a home on Lewes Road and Wych Cross or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. A wake in Wych Cross in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wych Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
What affects the price in Wych Cross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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