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Care Home Fish and Chips for Warningcamp events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Warningcamp.
- Lunch clubs
- Care staff treats
- Retirement village events
Care home fish and chips for Warningcamp events
How our care home fish and chips works in Warningcamp
Staff get a break from the usual routine. For birthday treats for residents and open days for families, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural care homes near Warningcamp can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, Warningcamp has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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:
- Away from emergency access
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Count families who are joining in
- Check the spot with your manager
- Plan it with your catering manager
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip days near Warningcamp
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Warningcamp come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Warningcamp is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Old photos of WWT Arundel can spark conversation during a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Warningcamp, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home visit is in BN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to care home visits in Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Warningcamp questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Places near Warningcamp
Also in Warningcamp
Events we cater in Warningcamp
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Birthday treats for residents
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Families coming by rail can use the station: Arundel station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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’ll work through them with you.
- 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