East Sussex · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Little Horsted, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Little Horsted.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Visiting days
- Care staff treats
Planning an event in Little Horsted?
Care home fish and chips in Little Horsted, fried fresh
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include lunch clubs and family days, serving pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Near Little Horsted, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Little Horsted: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Little Horsted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Little Horsted close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you offer repeat visits?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
Perfect for your care home visit in Little Horsted
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Little Horsted, people book us for occasions like:
- Care staff treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 1.3 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
A chip van compared with other options
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip days near Little Horsted
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. People in Little Horsted book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Little Horsted is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Some homes in Little Horsted have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Brickfield Meadow may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Little Horsted.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home visit could be at a house on Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Little Horsted we cover include Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Little Horsted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
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For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Horsted? 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.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, Little Horsted has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Service fits around the home’s routines.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
- 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