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Care Home Fish and Chips in Ashburnham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Ashburnham.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Open days for families
- Seaside days
Fresh fish and chips in Ashburnham
How our care home fish and chips works in Ashburnham
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents, and we plan that with you. Typical bookings include fish and chip Fridays and lunch clubs, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Ashburnham, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a van visit in Ashburnham
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Ashburnham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashburnham to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Battle station, about 4.4 miles east, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Senlac Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Ashburnham is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Church Road and The Forge, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Ashburnham we cover include Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Ashburnham includes Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your care home visit in Ashburnham. In Ashburnham, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ashburnham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Ashburnham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Ashburnham: your questions answered
Is Ashburnham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ashburnham from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do regular visits?
Tell us how often you’d like a visit.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Occasions we serve in Ashburnham
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
In Ashburnham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Themed afternoons
- Care staff treats
Some homes in Ashburnham have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Light near the van after dark
- With the serving side away from windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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