Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Ashley, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Ashley and across Hampshire.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
Planning an event in Ashley?
Care home fish and chips in Ashley, fried fresh
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. We serve gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for residents’ family gatherings and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries.
Near Ashley, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Ashley: your questions answered
Is Ashley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Ashley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
Families love being included.
Care home visits in Ashley
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Across the SO20 area, we can bring the van to you. Ashley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Occasions we serve in Ashley
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
Some homes in Ashley have links with a local church such as St Mary's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access the van can manage
- Lighting for later visits
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ashley
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. For a summer visit in Ashley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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