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Care home fish and chip visits in West Wittering, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van visit to West Wittering and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
Care home fish and chips for West Wittering events
West Wittering: your questions answered
Is West Wittering too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to West Wittering?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in West Wittering
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for birthday treats for residents and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
At a rural home near West Wittering, access matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in West Wittering
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in West Wittering
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in West Wittering
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near West Wittering
What else we do in West Wittering
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first residents wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, West Wittering has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Events we cater in West Wittering
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Care staff treats
- Residents’ celebrations
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Visiting days
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
West Wittering: care homes and access
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. West Wittering is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Old photos of Pilsey Island can spark conversation during a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: Nutbourne station is about 4.6 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to West Wittering we cover include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Open spaces near West Wittering include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Wittering pub (under half a mile west)
- 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