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Care home fish and chip visits in Upper Dicker, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Upper Dicker.
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in Upper Dicker?
Care home fish and chips in Upper Dicker, fried fresh
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for family days and friday fish and chip treats.
Near Upper Dicker, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Care homes around Upper Dicker
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your care home visit in Upper Dicker will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Upper Dicker to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. If your residents have links with Holy Trinity, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Upper Dicker.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Upper Dicker we cover include Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Upper Dicker include Park Mead Primary School (under half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a summer visit in Upper Dicker, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Questions from Upper Dicker
What’s the nearest station to Upper Dicker?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Upper Dicker from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Access the van can manage
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Count families who are joining in
- Ask about smaller portions
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Families love being included.
Events we cater in Upper Dicker
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Dicker and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Day centre treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Seaside days
- Fish and chip Fridays
Residents who remember days out at Firle Beacon may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
What affects the price in Upper Dicker
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for residents to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Upper Dicker and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Upper Dicker
Also in Upper Dicker
- 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