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Care Home Fish and Chips in Poling
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Poling and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ celebrations
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Planning an event in Poling?
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. December visits in Poling are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About our care home fish and chips in Poling
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for visiting days and fish and chip Fridays.
At a rural home near Poling, access matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Make it a regular event.
Takeaway run or book a 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from emergency access
- A clear way in for the van
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Care home visits in Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. People in Poling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Poling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Old photos of WWT Arundel can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Poling. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Wherever your care home visit is in BN18, we can bring the van to you. For care home visits just outside Poling, we cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Poling?
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Lunch clubs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Poling and across West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Poling: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Poling?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What about residents on soft diets?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Poling?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Other occasions in Poling
- 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