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Care Home Fish and Chips for Brands Hill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Brands Hill.
- Day centre treats
- Birthday treats for residents
- Fish and chip Fridays
Care home fish and chips for Brands Hill events
How our care home fish and chips works in Brands Hill
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and open days and themed afternoons.
Near Brands Hill, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brands Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Brands Hill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Families love being included.
Occasions we serve in Brands Hill
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Brands Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ celebrations
- Residents’ family gatherings
Some homes in Brands Hill have links with a local church such as Church of St Michael, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from Brands Hill
Could you trade in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is Brands Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you cover Brands Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Brands Hill and the rest of Slough. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Brands Hill
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Care homes around Brands Hill
Brands Hill is about 3 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brands Hill and the surrounding area. Brands Hill is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our bookings stretch from Brands Hill to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Staines Reservoirs is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of SL3. Close by, we cover care home visits in Horton (1 mile south), Colnbrook (1 mile east), Poyle (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-west) and Ditton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.8 miles west) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House And Attached Barn (0.5 miles south)
Towns and villages near Brands Hill
Other occasions in Brands Hill
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. December visits in Brands Hill are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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