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Care home fish and chip visits in Donnington, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Donnington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Summer fêtes and open days
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How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer visit in Donnington, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Donnington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Donnington
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. We are frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches at the home and day centres and lunch clubs, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a rural home near Donnington, access matters so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Fit the visit around routines
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Make it a regular event.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Perfect for your care home visit in Donnington
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to.
Whatever the occasion in Donnington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Residents who remember days out at Nutborne Marshes may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Donnington
Which station is closest to Donnington?
Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Donnington 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Donnington and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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What affects the price in Donnington
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Care homes around Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Donnington and the surrounding area. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Donnington to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Some homes in Donnington have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St George, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
We take the van to care home visits all over PO20. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Donnington, we also cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Nutborne Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-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