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Care home fish and chip visits in River, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van visit to River and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Open days for families
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Fish and chip Fridays
Care home fish and chips in River
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Count families who are joining in
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Families love being included.
About our care home fish and chips in River
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families are welcome too. Typical bookings include care staff treats and care home summer fairs, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural care homes near River can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Lighting for later visits
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in River
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to River
Also in River
River questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is River from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in River
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
River: care homes and access
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Tell us where your care home visit in River will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Graffham Common may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. River is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For care home visits just outside River, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near River include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in River
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- 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 straight away.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In River, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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