Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Bishop's Waltham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Bishop's Waltham and the surrounding area.
- Seaside days
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
A chip van near Bishop's Waltham
How our care home fish and chips works in Bishop's Waltham
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater residents’ family gatherings and fish and chip Fridays.
In Bishop's Waltham, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Bishop's Waltham: care homes and access
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bishop's Waltham and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Bishops Waltham Branch LNR may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the B2177 and B3035, Bishop's Waltham is simple for us to get to for your care home visit. For care home visits just outside Bishop's Waltham, we cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Hotel (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bishop's Waltham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Bishop's Waltham questions
Is Bishop's Waltham close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can portions be smaller?
Tell us what you need and we’ll plan portion sizes with your team.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Bishop's Waltham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Bishop's Waltham and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Access the van can manage
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Can’t 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 nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your care home visit in Bishop's Waltham. Sunset in Bishop's Waltham is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Perfect for your care home visit in Bishop's Waltham
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside days
- Lunch for the care team
Visitors arriving by train should know that Botley station is about 3.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Bishop's Waltham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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