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Care Home Fish and Chips for Pyecombe events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Pyecombe.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
- Visiting days
Planning an event in Pyecombe?
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Care home fish and chips in Pyecombe, fried fresh
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater care home summer fairs and a monthly fish and chip day.
Rural care homes near Pyecombe can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near Pyecombe
Other occasions in Pyecombe
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Make it a regular event.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Pyecombe, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Care homes around Pyecombe
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Pyecombe. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex.
For families visiting by train, Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Wolstonbury Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Pyecombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Here we cover the BN45 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as London Road, School Lane and Church Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Pyecombe include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Events we cater in Pyecombe
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
- Seaside days
Some homes in Pyecombe have links with a local church such as Church of the Transfiguration, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Pyecombe. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Pyecombe
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Pyecombe
What’s the nearest station to Pyecombe?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Pyecombe?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you do residents’ portions?
We will plan portions with the home.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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