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Care home fish and chip visits in Ashlett, Hampshire
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Ashlett. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Family days
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips for Ashlett events
Perfect for your care home visit in Ashlett
It’s a familiar, comforting meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
Mercury Marshes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
Care home fish and chips in Ashlett, cooked to order
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team, so everyone can share the occasion safely. Whether it is sheltered housing get-togethers and care home summer fairs, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural care homes near Ashlett can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Count families who are joining in
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Make it a regular event.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Ashlett, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a van visit in Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Care home visits in Ashlett are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ashlett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit. For families visiting by train, Hamble station is about 3.1 miles away. Ashlett is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
For care home visits in SO45, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashlett includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashlett?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Ashlett. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for residents to gather round
Common questions in Ashlett
Is Ashlett too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Ashlett?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Add them to your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Ashlett?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van after dark
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A route in without tight gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Ashlett
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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