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Care home fish and chip visits in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Care home fish and chips in Lunsford's Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Fresh fish and chips in Lunsford's Cross
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Lunsford's Cross
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and open days and a monthly fish and chip day.
For a care home near Lunsford's Cross, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Lunsford's Cross
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Access the van can manage
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Larger groups normally 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.
Why book with us
- Classic food your residents already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or TN39 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
Care home visits in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Lunsford's Cross book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (25 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Gillham Wood may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
For care home visits in TN39, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Lunsford's Cross is on the A269, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Lunsford's Cross, we also cover Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Lunsford's Cross include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
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The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Lunsford's Cross, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:45pm, to late September, around 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Questions from Lunsford's Cross
Can the van park in Highwoods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is Lunsford's Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where should the van go?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Events we cater in Lunsford's Cross
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lunsford's Cross:
- Open days for families
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Retirement village events
- Family days
With the A269 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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