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Care home fish and chip visits in The Haven, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in The Haven. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in The Haven
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in The Haven
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. Typical bookings include seaside-themed afternoons and sheltered housing get-togethers, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
At a rural home near The Haven, access matters so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- The Haven (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in The Haven
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in The Haven
What’s the nearest station to The Haven?
Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like The Haven?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do regular visits?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Haven.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What affects the price in The Haven
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Lighting for later visits
- Not blocking ambulance bays
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in The Haven
It is easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in The Haven book the van for events such as:
- Visiting days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ celebrations
For families visiting by train, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For a summer visit in The Haven, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Fit the visit around routines
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Fish and chip days near The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Bookings in The Haven come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home visits in Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Ship Public House (less than half a mile west)
Also in The Haven
- 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