West Sussex · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Pulborough
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Pulborough. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Visiting days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Care home fish and chips in Pulborough
Care home fish and chips in Pulborough, cooked to order
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and summer fêtes and open days.
Around Pulborough, homes often have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Pulborough and the whole of West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pulborough questions
What’s the nearest station to Pulborough?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Garden visits in Pulborough work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Pulborough: care homes and access
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Pulborough come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Pulborough is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit. Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Pulborough.
We take the van to care home visits all over the RH20 postcode area. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close, wherever the van can park. With the A283 close by, Pulborough is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Oddfellows Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Fit the visit around routines
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Towns and villages near Pulborough
More for events in Pulborough
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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 typically the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Pulborough
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
Pulborough is on or near the A283, so access for the van is simple.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A lit spot for evening service
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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