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Care home fish and chip visits in West Thorney, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in West Thorney? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- A monthly fish and chip day
Fresh fish and chips in West Thorney
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in West Thorney
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. Whether it’s friday fish and chip treats and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
For a care home near West Thorney, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
West Thorney questions
Is West Thorney close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to West Thorney?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Organise staff to carry food in
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Thorney?
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in West Thorney
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your residents already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near West Thorney
More for events in West Thorney
Fish and chip days near West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Thorney and nearby villages. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Wherever your care home visit is in PO10, we can fry fresh for your residents. We also bring the van to care home visits in Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Thorney includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
Events we cater in West Thorney
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Family days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Nutborne Marshes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Not blocking ambulance bays
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in West Thorney? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In West Thorney, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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