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Care home fish and chip visits in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Ticehurst and the surrounding area.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Lunch clubs
- Family days
Book the van in Ticehurst
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Ticehurst
Some residents need texture-modified food, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. We are often asked to cater day centres and lunch clubs and care home summer fairs, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
At a rural home near Ticehurst, access matters so we can plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from bedroom windows
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Ticehurst
Also in Ticehurst
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Count families who are joining in
- Check the spot with your manager
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Ticehurst questions
Which station is closest to Ticehurst?
Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Ticehurst
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning a van visit in Ticehurst
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Ticehurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Some homes in Ticehurst have links with a local church such as St Mary's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ticehurst, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home visit is in TN5, we can fry fresh for your residents. Streets in the area include High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For care home visits just outside Ticehurst, we cover Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Ticehurst include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
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.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Garden visits in Ticehurst work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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