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Care Home Fish and Chips in Abingworth
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Abingworth.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
Planning an event in Abingworth?
Common questions in Abingworth
How far is Abingworth from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to Abingworth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Abingworth. To check your date, use our quote form.
About our care home fish and chips in Abingworth
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include care staff treats and a monthly fish and chip day, serving cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Abingworth, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Abingworth (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your care home visit in Abingworth
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Abingworth book the van for occasions like:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside days
Residents who remember days out at Chanctonbury Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Planning a van visit in Abingworth
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your care home visit in Abingworth, and we will plan access and set-up. Abingworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Some homes in Abingworth have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Visitors arriving by train should know that Pulborough station is about 3.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Abingworth.
Care home visits anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Abingworth we cover include Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Abingworth includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Abingworth suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Abingworth, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Abingworth
Also in Abingworth
For event organisers in Abingworth
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Abingworth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Abingworth?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Abingworth
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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