West Sussex · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Highbrook events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Highbrook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
A chip van near Highbrook
About our care home fish and chips in Highbrook
Care homes, retirement housing and day centres all book visits, for one-off events and regular visits. For visiting days and day centre treats, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
At a rural home near Highbrook, access matters so we can plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Highbrook: care homes and access
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For a care home visit in Highbrook, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Highbrook to Brighton (16 miles away).
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Highbrook have links with a local church such as All Saints Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Highbrook is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
For care home visits in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Highbrook includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Ask about smaller portions
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home visit in Highbrook. In Highbrook, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Highbrook
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Highbrook? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Away from bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Highbrook questions
Is Highbrook 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 Highbrook close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Highbrook?
We do. We serve events in Highbrook and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Highbrook
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ celebrations
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Families coming by rail can use the station: Balcombe station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Nearby places to Highbrook
What else we do in Highbrook
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Highbrook. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Highbrook and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- 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