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Care Home Fish and Chips in Dial Post
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Dial Post.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Open days for families
- Visiting days
Fresh fish and chips in Dial Post
Care home fish and chips in Dial Post, cooked to order
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. For care staff treats and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a rural home near Dial Post, access matters so we can plan the route. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Dial Post (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Dial Post: care homes and access
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dial Post and nearby villages. Dial Post is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Dial Post to Brighton (13 miles away).
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Your care home visit could be at a house on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Also in Dial Post
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
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. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Dial Post and across West Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Lighting for later visits
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Dial Post
Is Dial Post 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.
Is Dial Post close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. December visits in Dial Post are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
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 send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Dial Post
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Dial Post
It turns a meal into an activity.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dial Post and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Old photos of Knepp Wildland can spark conversation during a van visit.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Count families who are joining in
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
- 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