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Care Home Fish and Chips for Staplefield events
Care home fish and chips in Staplefield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Themed afternoons
- Open days for families
- Residents’ family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Staplefield
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
About our care home fish and chips in Staplefield
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch for the care team and open days for families.
Near Staplefield, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access the van can manage
- A lit spot for evening service
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Staplefield
Also in Staplefield
Staplefield: your questions answered
Is Staplefield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Staplefield from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Staplefield?
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Staplefield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
A chip van compared with other options
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Care home visits in Staplefield
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Staplefield is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Some homes in Staplefield have links with a local church such as Church of St Mark, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your residents. Your care home visit could be at a house on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Staplefield, we also cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Victory Inn (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Staplefield, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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