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Care Home Fish and Chips in Selsfield Common
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Selsfield Common and across West Sussex.
- Seaside days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
Book the van in Selsfield Common
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For a summer visit in Selsfield Common, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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About our care home fish and chips in Selsfield Common
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed afternoons and care home summer fairs.
At a rural home near Selsfield Common, access matters so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Selsfield Common
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Selsfield Common close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A clear way in for the van
- With the serving side away from windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Selsfield Common
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Who books care home fish and chips in Selsfield Common?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Open days for families
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch clubs
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Something for residents to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Selsfield Common and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
Fish and chip days near Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Wherever your care home visit is in the RH19 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Selsfield Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Selsfield Common to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
With the B2028 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Leonard, is a good occasion for a van visit. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Selsfield Common, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Selsfield Common we cover include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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