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Care home fish and chip visits in Washington, West 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 Washington.
- Themed afternoons
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Washington?
Fish and chip days near Washington
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Chanctonbury Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Washington.
We serve care home visits across the RH20 postcode area. Local streets include London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Washington, we also cover Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Washington includes Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Washington include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Care home fish and chips in Washington, fried fresh
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for open days for families and fish and chip Fridays.
Near Washington, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Washington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Washington questions
Is Washington close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. For a summer visit in Washington, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
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. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Washington hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for residents to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
- Lighting for later visits
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose care home fish and chips in Washington?
It brings families in.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- 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