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Care Home Fish and Chips for Apuldram events
Care home fish and chips in Apuldram: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Open days for families
- A monthly fish and chip day
Care home fish and chips in Apuldram
How our care home fish and chips works in Apuldram
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater open days for families and seaside days.
At a rural home near Apuldram, access matters so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December visits in Apuldram are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Fish and chip days near Apuldram
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your care home visit in Apuldram will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Apuldram to Southampton (27 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Nutborne Marshes may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. For families visiting by train, Chichester station is about 1.2 miles away.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO19, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover care home visits in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Apuldram and across West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Venues often 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Perfect for your care home visit in Apuldram
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
In Apuldram and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Visiting days
- Open days for families
- Themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
Some homes in Apuldram 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.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Apuldram
Which station is closest to Apuldram?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Apuldram?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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