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Care home fish and chip visits in Burpham, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Burpham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Planning an event in Burpham?
Care home fish and chips in Burpham, fried fresh
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. Typical bookings include seaside days and sheltered housing get-togethers, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Around Burpham, homes often have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Burpham questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Burpham close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you park at the home?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Do you cover Burpham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Burpham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Burpham, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Classic food your residents already know
- Something for residents to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Events we cater in Burpham
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
In Burpham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch for the care team
- Open days for families
- Residents’ celebrations
Some homes in Burpham have links with a local church such as Church of the Holy Spirit, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Light near the van after dark
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Care home visits in Burpham
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Burpham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Residents who remember days out at Pewley Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Families coming by rail can use the station: London Road (Guildford) station is about 1.4 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burpham, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of GU4 and GU1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover care home visits in Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Burpham includes Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include Burpham Foundation Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-east)
Also near Burpham
More for events in Burpham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burpham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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