Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Bridgemary, Hampshire
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 Bridgemary.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside days
- Family days
A chip van near Bridgemary
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How our care home fish and chips works in Bridgemary
Staff get a break from the usual routine. For a monthly fish and chip day and visiting days, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a care home in a place like Bridgemary, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. The frying and serving are down to us. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Bridgemary suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Bridgemary
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- 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 the cost guide.
Common questions in Bridgemary
How far is Bridgemary from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Bridgemary?
Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Where can the van park?
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 you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Access the van can manage
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Bridgemary
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bridgemary and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Care staff treats
- Themed afternoons
- Retirement village events
Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
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 hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Places near Bridgemary
Also in Bridgemary
Planning a van visit in Bridgemary
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Bridgemary is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bridgemary to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Some homes in Bridgemary have links with a local church such as St Matthew's, 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.
Care home visits anywhere in PO13 and PO12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. From Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Bridgemary we cover include Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Bridgemary include Bridgemary School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon pub (0.5 miles south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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