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Care home fish and chip visits in Arlington, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Arlington.
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Arlington
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for seaside-themed afternoons and birthday treats for residents.
Near Arlington, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Arlington, 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.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Arlington and across East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van after dark
- Away from emergency access
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Arlington
How far is Arlington from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Arlington?
It’s easy to arrange.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Open days for families
- Residents’ celebrations
- Themed afternoons
Combe Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. 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 how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Arlington
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Access and parking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning a van visit in Arlington
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Arlington is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Arlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.2 miles away. If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Pancras, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Arlington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We also bring the van to care home visits in Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
A little further out are Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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