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Care Home Fish and Chips in Patching
Care home fish and chips in Patching: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Care staff treats
Book the van in Patching
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Fit the visit around routines
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Patching
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement housing and sheltered schemes and care staff treats, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a care home near Patching, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Patching (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Patching
Occasions we serve in Patching
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Day centre treats
Highdown Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Patching, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Patching? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Care home visits in Patching
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a care home visit in Patching, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Patching is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St John the Divine, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Patching is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area. Local streets include The Street and Coldharbour Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Patching we cover include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Patching include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Patching include The Angmering School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Common questions in Patching
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Patching?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Light near the van after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Patching
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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