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Care Home Fish and Chips in Nuthurst
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Nuthurst and the surrounding area.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Open days for families
- Care staff treats
Planning an event in Nuthurst?
Care home fish and chips in Nuthurst, fried fresh
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team. Typical bookings include retirement housing and sheltered schemes and a monthly fish and chip day, with gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a rural home near Nuthurst, access matters so we can plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your care home visit. In Nuthurst, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Count families who are joining in
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Families love being included.
Care homes around Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For care home visits in Nuthurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, is a good occasion for a van visit. Old photos of Knepp Wildland can spark conversation during a van visit.
For care home visits in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Nuthurst, we also cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Nuthurst include Knepp Wildland.
FAQs for Nuthurst
Do you come out to small places like Nuthurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Nuthurst.
Can portions be smaller?
We will plan portions with the home.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van turns it into an occasion. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A clear way in for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are 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.
Who books care home fish and chips in Nuthurst?
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
These are some of the bookings we take in Nuthurst and West Sussex:
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ celebrations
- Family days
- Care home summer fairs
Families coming by rail can use the station: Horsham station is about 3.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Nuthurst
What else we do in Nuthurst
- 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