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Care Home Fish and Chips for Bassett events
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Bassett. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Visiting days
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Bassett events
How our care home fish and chips works in Bassett
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include fish and chip Fridays and care staff treats, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Bassett, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a 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:
- A clear way in for the van
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Light near the van after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van visit
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
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 to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Bassett
Is Bassett close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can residents choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who books care home fish and chips in Bassett?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centre treats
- Seaside days
Residents who remember days out at Flexford Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Fish and chip days near Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. For care home visits in Bassett, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your residents have links with St Michael and All Angels Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
For care home visits in SO16, SO17 and SO15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. Streets in the area include Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bassett we cover include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Bassett includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
Also in Bassett
The process
You don’t 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 summer, Bassett has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Count families who are joining in
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Check the spot with your manager
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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