East Sussex · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for The Pound events
Care home fish and chips in The Pound: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Open days for families
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in The Pound?
About our care home fish and chips in The Pound
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate. Whether it is sheltered housing get-togethers and themed afternoons, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Rural care homes near The Pound can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- The Pound (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van visit
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in for the van
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In The Pound, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in The Pound. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in The Pound
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for residents to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Families love being included.
The Pound questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Ashburnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where will the van park?
Your manager can choose the spot; we will check access.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Why choose care home fish and chips in The Pound?
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Care staff treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Seaside days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Battle station, about 4.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in The Pound? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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 home visits in The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We serve care home visits at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Pound. The Pound is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from The Pound to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Some homes in The Pound have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Senlac Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Pound, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Church Road and Linghams Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around The Pound includes Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Also near The Pound
What else we do in The Pound
- 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