Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Boarhunt
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Boarhunt. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Care home fish and chips for Boarhunt events
Care home fish and chips in Boarhunt, cooked to order
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for friday fish and chip treats and residents’ celebrations.
Near Boarhunt, 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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Boarhunt? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
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. For a summer visit in Boarhunt, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, 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.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Boarhunt? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Boarhunt
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning a van visit in Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Boarhunt and nearby villages. Boarhunt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Boarhunt to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Portchester station is about 1.6 miles away. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area. For care home visits just outside Boarhunt, we cover Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Boarhunt?
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Portsdown Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from Boarhunt
How far is Boarhunt from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Boarhunt?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to Boarhunt?
We do. We serve events in Boarhunt and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
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What else we do in Boarhunt
What affects the price in Boarhunt
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- With the serving side away from windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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