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Care Home Fish and Chips for Steel Cross events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Steel Cross and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Day centre treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Lunch for the care team
Planning an event in Steel Cross?
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Compared with a takeaway delivery, a van serves hot food on site, so it is not lukewarm by the time it is plated. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your residents already know
About our care home fish and chips in Steel Cross
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. For fish and chip Fridays and care staff treats, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Steel Cross, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning a van visit in Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Care home visits in Steel Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Steel Cross to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit. Old photos of Crowborough Country Park can spark conversation during a van visit. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Steel Cross.
We serve care home visits across the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Steel Cross, we also cover Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Steel Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
FAQs for Steel Cross
Do you come out to small places like Steel Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A clear way in for the van
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your care home visit in Steel Cross
It turns a meal into an activity.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Steel Cross
What else we do in Steel Cross
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your care home visit. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Steel Cross suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
- 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