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Care Home Fish and Chips in Petworth
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Petworth? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Retirement village events
- Lunch clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Petworth
About our care home fish and chips in Petworth
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. We’re often asked to cater visiting days and themed afternoons, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural care homes near Petworth can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
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. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting for later visits
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home visits in Petworth
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Petworth to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Petworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
The Mens is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east. Petworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. From Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Petworth include the A272 and A283, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. We also bring the van to care home visits in Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Petworth includes The Mens.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Square Tavern (less than half a mile north)
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Petworth suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Petworth
What else we do in Petworth
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van makes it an event. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Petworth
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Petworth and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books care home fish and chips in Petworth?
It is a familiar, comforting meal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Petworth:
- Lunch for the care team
- Seaside days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Sacred Heart Church, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Petworth
How far is Petworth from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Petworth?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Do you cover Petworth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Petworth. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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