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Care Home Fish and Chips in Broadfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Broadfield.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Visiting days
- Friday fish and chip treats
Care home fish and chips in Broadfield
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Care home fish and chips in Broadfield, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. For fish and chip Fridays and retirement village events, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a care home in a place like Broadfield, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Broadfield: care homes and access
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Care home visits in Broadfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Broadfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Some homes in Broadfield have links with a local church such as Christ The Lord, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH11 and RH10. Whether your care home visit is on Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to care home visits in Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadfield includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Broadfield include Discovery New School (0.5 miles east) and Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broadfield?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan portion sizes with us
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
Towns and villages near Broadfield
Other occasions in Broadfield
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December visits in Broadfield are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Broadfield
Can the van park in Target Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Broadfield?
Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Can everyone take part?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Broadfield, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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