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Care home fish and chip visits in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Dragons Green.
- Visiting days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Open days for families
Fresh fish and chips in Dragons Green
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a takeaway delivery, a van serves hot food on site, so it is not lukewarm by the time it is plated. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for residents to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Care home fish and chips in Dragons Green, cooked to order
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Typical bookings include seaside days and lunch for the care team, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural care homes near Dragons Green can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from emergency access
- Access the van can manage
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Dragons Green
Do you come out to small places like Dragons Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Dragons Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to Dragons Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dragons Green. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Events we cater in Dragons Green
It is a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
In Dragons Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Lunch for the care team
- Seaside-themed afternoons
If your residents have links with The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Dragons Green, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Dragons Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
Care homes around Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Dragons Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Knepp Wildland is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your care home visit is in RH13, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to care home visits in Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Dragons Green includes Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Dragons Green
What else we do in Dragons Green
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
- 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