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Care Home Fish and Chips in Southbourne
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Southbourne.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside days
- Residents’ family gatherings
Book the van in Southbourne
Care home fish and chips in Southbourne, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for friday fish and chip treats and lunch clubs.
Care homes around Southbourne are frequently in converted houses with a drive. Let us know about the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Southbourne (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Care homes around Southbourne
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your care home visit in Southbourne, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Southbourne to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Southbourne has its own station, Southbourne station. Old photos of Brook Meadow (Emsworth) can spark conversation during a van visit. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Care home visits anywhere in PO10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For care home visits just outside Southbourne, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Southbourne include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Traveller's Joy Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
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:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Away from emergency access
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Southbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
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Southbourne questions
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Southbourne?
Southbourne has its own station: Southbourne station.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December visits in Southbourne are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- Portions and diets are planned with your 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Southbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Southbourne hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your residents already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the spot with your manager
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
What affects the price in Southbourne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Southbourne?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Retirement village events
- Family days
Some homes in Southbourne have links with a local church such as St. John's, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- 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