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Care Home Fish and Chips for Toddington events
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Toddington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Retirement village events
- A monthly fish and chip day
Planning an event in Toddington?
How our care home fish and chips works in Toddington
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fish and chip Fridays and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
For a care home in a place like Toddington, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Toddington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Toddington
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Toddington
- Classic food your residents already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Ask about smaller portions
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Make it a regular event.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Toddington, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Also near Toddington
What else we do in Toddington
Care homes around Toddington
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Toddington come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Toddington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If your residents have links with All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that Littlehampton station is about 1.1 miles away. Toddington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Care home visits anywhere in BN17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. Local streets include Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For care home visits just outside Toddington, we cover Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Toddington include The Littlehampton Academy (0.5 miles south) and Littlehampton College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Locomotive Public House (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Toddington
What’s the nearest station to Toddington?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Toddington?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Toddington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can everyone take part?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Events we cater in Toddington
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
These are some of the bookings we take in Toddington and West Sussex:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
WWT Arundel is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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