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Care home fish and chip visits in Anmore, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Anmore? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Care staff treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Seaside days
Care home fish and chips in Anmore
About our care home fish and chips in Anmore
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include themed afternoons and birthday treats for residents, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a care home near Anmore, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Anmore?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Anmore:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Visiting days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 4 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Anmore
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Fit the visit around routines
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
Make it a regular event.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access the van can manage
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Anmore
How far is Anmore from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Anmore?
Bedhampton station, about 4 miles south-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Anmore.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Can portions be smaller?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
What else we do in Anmore
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. The frying and serving are down to us. For a summer visit in Anmore, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Anmore. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why Anmore hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Care home visits in Anmore
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Bookings in Anmore come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Anmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If your residents have links with The Mead End, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old photos of Windmill Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
For care home visits in PO7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Anmore Road and Soake Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Anmore we cover include Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Anmore include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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