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Care Home Fish and Chips for Houghton Green events
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 Houghton Green.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Fresh fish and chips in Houghton Green
How our care home fish and chips works in Houghton Green
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents, and we plan that with you. Typical bookings include family days and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, with gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Houghton Green, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Plan portion sizes with us
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
Places near Houghton Green
What else we do in Houghton Green
Care home visits in Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Houghton Green and nearby villages. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Houghton Green to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Michael, is a good occasion for a van visit. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
For care home visits in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover care home visits in Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Houghton Green include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, 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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Houghton Green
Can you serve near the sea around Houghton Green?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Houghton Green?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Can the van come to Houghton Green?
We do. Houghton Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we’ll send a quote.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Houghton Green.
Occasions we serve in Houghton Green
It is an event as well as a meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement village events
- Birthday treats for residents
Residents who remember days out at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Houghton Green and across East Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. December visits in Houghton Green are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Houghton Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Houghton Green
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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