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Care Home Fish and Chips for Ore events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Ore and the surrounding area.
- Seaside days
- Care staff treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
A chip van near Ore
Care home fish and chips in Ore, fried fresh
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for themed afternoons and retirement housing and sheltered schemes.
In Ore, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first residents wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Garden visits in Ore work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Care homes around Ore
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For a care home visit in Ore, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ore to Brighton (about 32 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Christ Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. For families visiting by train, Ore station is about 0.8 miles away. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We serve care home visits across TN35 and TN34 and the streets around it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Ore we cover include Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Ore include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Old King John pub (under half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Ore
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ore book the van for occasions like:
- Themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ celebrations
Residents who remember days out at Church Wood and Robsack Wood may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Check the spot with your manager
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Ore
Ore: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
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 Ore?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to Ore?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ore is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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