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Care home fish and chip visits in Tisman's Common, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Tisman's Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Seaside days
- Family days
Fresh fish and chips in Tisman's Common
About our care home fish and chips in Tisman's Common
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. Whether it’s lunch clubs and care staff treats, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural care homes near Tisman's Common can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count families who are joining in
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books care home fish and chips in Tisman's Common?
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Tisman's Common book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Friday fish and chip treats
Some homes in Tisman's Common have links with a local church such as St John the Baptist, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Tisman's Common questions
How far is Tisman's Common from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Tisman's Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
For event organisers in Tisman's Common
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip days near Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Care home visits in Tisman's Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Tisman's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Tisman's Common suit lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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