Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Botley, Hampshire
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Botley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Family days
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Planning an event in Botley?
About our care home fish and chips in Botley
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches at the home and retirement village events, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a care home in a place like Botley, a chip van visit is a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- With the serving side away from windows
- Light near the van after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Botley and across Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Botley questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Botley?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Botley.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Botley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Botley. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. December visits in Botley are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning a van visit in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Botley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Botley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
With the A334 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Some homes in Botley have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We take the van to care home visits all over SO30. Your care home visit could be at a house on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Botley on the A334, which makes the journey straightforward. For care home visits just outside Botley, we cover Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Perfect for your care home visit in Botley
It is an event as well as a meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Visiting days
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ celebrations
Old photos of Swanwick Lakes can spark conversation during a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- 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