Brighton and Hove · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Aldrington
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Aldrington and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Aldrington events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Aldrington
Some residents need texture-modified food, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on, so everyone can share the occasion safely. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for retirement housing and sheltered schemes and care home summer fairs.
For a care home in a place like Aldrington, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Aldrington, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Get in touch 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Perfect for your care home visit in Aldrington
It is an event as well as a meal, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
If your residents have links with St Philip's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Also near Aldrington
Also in Aldrington
Aldrington: your questions answered
Could you trade in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Aldrington?
Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we will explain the options before booking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will 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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access the van can manage
- Away from emergency access
- Light near the van after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Fish and chip days near Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Aldrington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Aldrington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Residents who remember days out at Shoreham Beach may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Portslade station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We cover care home visits in every part of the BN3, BN41 and BN42 postcode area. Streets in the area include Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Aldrington we cover include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldrington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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