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Care home fish and chip visits in Icklesham, East Sussex

Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Icklesham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.

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Fish and chip days near Icklesham

Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in Icklesham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 31 miles away.

Some homes in Icklesham have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.

For care home visits in TN36, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your care home visit is on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Icklesham, we also cover Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

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About our care home fish and chips in Icklesham

Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside days and day centres and lunch clubs, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.

At a rural home near Icklesham, access matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.

Location: Icklesham (TN36)
Area hub: East Sussex
From the fryer: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
On the side: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Quote: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

Battered fish and chips served on a plate

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Icklesham. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

Why Icklesham hosts choose us

Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Events in Icklesham and across East Sussex
A van that becomes part of the event
Works on wet days as well as sunny ones

Read our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.

Looking after everyone

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:

Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Let us know if smaller portions suit

Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.

A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.

Events we cater in Icklesham

It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.

The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:

Fish and chip Fridays
Residents’ celebrations
Themed afternoons
Day centre treats

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.

What your quote should include

The deadline for final numbers
Whether there’s a minimum
How allergens are handled
Travel, tolls and road charges

How to compare vans

DIY versus a fish and chip van

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

How it works

There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, Icklesham has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.

We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
We check where the van can park and send a quote.
We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
Afterwards, we pack up quietly.

Preparing for the day

Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Plan where the queue will stand
Give us your final numbers and allergies

Getting a price

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.

Tell us about your event

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FAQs for Icklesham

Can you serve near the sea around Icklesham?

Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.

What’s the nearest station to Icklesham?

The closest is Winchelsea station, roughly 2 miles away.

Do you do regular visits?

Tell us how often you’d like a visit.

How long are you on site?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

Is there a non-fish option?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

What if we only have street parking?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.

Do you cover Icklesham?

Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Icklesham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.

How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Icklesham?

It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.

Food your guests will love

Curry sauce

Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.

Prices and what affects them

We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:

Cod, haddock or both
The length of service
The number of meals
The minimum booking

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.

What to tell us

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

A picture of where the van would go
The spot you have in mind for the van
Expected numbers
Anything awkward about the way in

Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.