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Care Home Fish and Chips for Blackboys events
Care home fish and chips in Blackboys: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Day centre treats
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Residents’ celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Blackboys
How our care home fish and chips works in Blackboys
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. Typical bookings include lunch clubs and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Blackboys, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Blackboys (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Blackboys
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A route in without tight gates
- Light near the van after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your care home visit in Blackboys
It is a familiar, comforting meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Blackboys and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days for families
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside days
The B2102 make Blackboys a simple journey for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. Sunset in Blackboys is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Blackboys? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fish and chip days near Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Blackboys as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Blackboys to Brighton (16 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Buxted station is about 2.3 miles away. Old photos of Selwyns Wood can spark conversation during a van visit. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Blackboys.
Wherever your care home visit is in TN22, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Blackboys sits on or near the B2102, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. Close by, we cover care home visits in Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Blackboys
What else we do in Blackboys
FAQs for Blackboys
Can the van park in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Blackboys too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Blackboys?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Blackboys and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
- 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