West Sussex · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Jacob's Post and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Visiting days
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips in Jacob's Post
Care home fish and chips in Jacob's Post, fried fresh
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for day centres and lunch clubs and themed afternoons.
Rural care homes near Jacob's Post can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Jacob's Post
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Jacob's Post?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
For event organisers in Jacob's Post
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Jacob's Post? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A clear way in for the van
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Jacob's Post
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Seaside days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post: care homes and access
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH15 area, we can bring the van to you. Jacob's Post is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Some homes in Jacob's Post have links with a local church such as Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post.
We take the van to care home visits all over the RH15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Jacob's Post includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (within half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Jacob's Post and across West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for residents to gather round
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
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. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Jacob's Post suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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