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Care Home Fish and Chips for Somerley events
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Somerley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Care home fish and chips for Somerley events
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Somerley
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on, so everyone can share the occasion safely. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for birthday treats for residents and friday fish and chip treats.
Rural care homes near Somerley can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Somerley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Somerley
How far is Somerley from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Somerley?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where will the van park?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it is level and safe.
What affects the price in Somerley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Somerley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. December visits in Somerley are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. The cost per head normally 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.
Why Somerley hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Somerley and across West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Where the van can park in Somerley
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A clear way in for the van
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Somerley
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Somerley: care homes and access
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north of the centre. Old photos of Pilsey Island can spark conversation during a van visit. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Somerley includes Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
- 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