Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Broughton, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Broughton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Retirement village events
- Visiting days
- Residents’ celebrations
Care home fish and chips in Broughton
Occasions we serve in Broughton
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Broughton and Hampshire:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
- Lunch clubs
- Seaside days
Some homes in Broughton have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Care home fish and chips in Broughton, fried fresh
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip Fridays and seaside days.
Near Broughton, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broughton? 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.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Away from bedroom windows
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Ask about smaller portions
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
What affects the price in Broughton
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Broughton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Broughton?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Broughton from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you cover Broughton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broughton and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Broughton.
Can everyone take part?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December visits in Broughton are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning a van visit in Broughton
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Broughton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 4.3 miles away.
We cover care home visits in every part of SO20. Local streets include High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Tally Ho Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- 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