Brighton and Hove · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Stanmer events
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Stanmer. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Retirement village events
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
A chip van near Stanmer
How our care home fish and chips works in Stanmer
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. Typical bookings include lunch clubs and fish and chip Fridays, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a rural home near Stanmer, access matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanmer? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A clear way in for the van
- A lit spot for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, Stanmer has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a 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 pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a takeaway delivery, the van cooks on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it’s plated. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Stanmer
Can the van park in Stanmer Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can portions be smaller?
Tell us what you need and we’ll plan portion sizes with your team.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it’s hot.
Make it a regular event.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Stanmer: care homes and access
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your care home visit in Stanmer, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Falmer station is about 0.8 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Ladies Mile may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Stanmer. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Stanmer
Also in Stanmer
- 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