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Care Home Fish and Chips in Wiggonholt
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Wiggonholt and the surrounding area.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Retirement village events
Planning an event in Wiggonholt?
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wiggonholt? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
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.
Care home fish and chips in Wiggonholt, cooked to order
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for day centre treats and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
For a care home near Wiggonholt, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Wiggonholt, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose care home fish and chips in Wiggonholt?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wiggonholt, people book us for events such as:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care home summer fairs
- Friday fish and chip treats
For families visiting by train, Pulborough station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Wiggonholt
Which station is closest to Wiggonholt?
Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Wiggonholt from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it’s a lovely chance for families to visit.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you park at the home?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it is level and safe.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Wiggonholt
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Wiggonholt
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Fish and chip days near Wiggonholt
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. People in Wiggonholt book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Wiggonholt is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wiggonholt to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
If your residents have links with Wiggonholt Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old photos of Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a van visit. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wiggonholt.
Wherever your care home visit is in RH20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Wiggonholt we cover include Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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What else we do in Wiggonholt
Where the van can park in Wiggonholt
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Lighting for later visits
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Access the van can manage
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
- 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