West Berkshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Burghfield Hill
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 Burghfield Hill.
- Lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- A monthly fish and chip day
Fresh fish and chips in Burghfield Hill
How our care home fish and chips works in Burghfield Hill
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Typical bookings include lunch for the care team and friday fish and chip treats, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home in a place like Burghfield Hill, a chip van visit is a real treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why Burghfield Hill hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Away from emergency access
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Questions from Burghfield Hill
How far is Burghfield Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Hill?
Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Do you cover Burghfield Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Burghfield Hill is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do residents’ portions?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Hill
What else we do in Burghfield Hill
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home visit. In Burghfield Hill, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
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. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Burghfield Hill: care homes and access
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. People in Burghfield Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Hosehill Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG30 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Burghfield Hill, we also cover Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Hill has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Hill include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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