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Care Home Fish and Chips for Pickhurst events
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Pickhurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
A chip van near Pickhurst
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Care home fish and chips in Pickhurst, cooked to order
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for birthday treats for residents and summer fêtes and open days.
At a rural home near Pickhurst, access matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Perfect for your care home visit in Pickhurst
It turns a meal into an activity.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Pickhurst and West Sussex:
- Lunch clubs
- Visiting days
- Care staff treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Pulborough station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- With the serving side away from windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Pickhurst
Do you come out to small places like Pickhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Can the van come to Pickhurst?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Pickhurst and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Do you do regular visits?
We are happy to talk about repeat visits.
Places near Pickhurst
Other occasions in Pickhurst
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Pickhurst
- Classic food your residents already know
- Something for residents to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Pickhurst, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a van visit in Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Pickhurst 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. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Pickhurst to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Old photos of The Mens can spark conversation during a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Pickhurst, we also cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
- 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