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Care home fish and chip visits in Rodmell, East Sussex
Care home fish and chips in Rodmell: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Retirement village events
- Themed afternoons
Book the van in Rodmell
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Care home fish and chips in Rodmell, cooked to order
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. We’re often asked to cater residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and summer fêtes and open days, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Rodmell, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Rodmell (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Rodmell
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care staff treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
Old photos of Itford Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
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.
Rodmell: care homes and access
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Around Rodmell, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Southease station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station. If your residents have links with St Peter's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Whether your care home visit is on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local facilities include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your care home visit. Garden visits in Rodmell work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Rodmell: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rodmell close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Rodmell
Other occasions in Rodmell
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for evening service
- With the serving side away from windows
- A route in without tight gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rodmell? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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