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Care home fish and chip visits in Wickstreet, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Wickstreet.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in Wickstreet?
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Wickstreet
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches at the home and summer fêtes and open days, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural care homes near Wickstreet can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- With the serving side away from windows
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Wickstreet?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
In Wickstreet and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Open days for families
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Day centres and lunch clubs
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Pancras, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently 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.
FAQs for Wickstreet
Do you come out to small places like Wickstreet?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Also near Wickstreet
Also in Wickstreet
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Wickstreet? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Care home visits in Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Care home visits in Wickstreet are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wickstreet to Brighton (14 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Old photos of Firle Beacon can spark conversation during a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wickstreet.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home visits in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Wickstreet include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Wickstreet suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Wickstreet, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Wickstreet and across East Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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