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Care home fish and chip visits in Shipton Green, West Sussex
Care home fish and chips in Shipton Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Day centre treats
- Care home summer fairs
Care home fish and chips for Shipton Green events
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Care home fish and chips in Shipton Green, cooked to order
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for lunch for the care team and residents’ celebrations.
Near Shipton Green, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shipton Green?
Activities are important; a van visit is both. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Shipton Green
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Shipton Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Organise staff to carry food in
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- With the serving side away from windows
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Away from emergency access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home visits in Shipton Green
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shipton Green is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shipton Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Pilsey Island is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover care home visits in Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Events we cater in Shipton Green
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Open days for families
- Day centre treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
Some homes in Shipton Green have links with a local church such as St Nicholas' Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Shipton Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Shipton Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, it’s a lovely chance for families to visit.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Shipton Green, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Shipton Green, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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