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Care home fish and chip visits in Burstow, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Burstow and across Surrey.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Seaside days
Care home fish and chips for Burstow events
How our care home fish and chips works in Burstow
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for care staff treats and sheltered housing get-togethers.
For a care home near Burstow, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Burstow
What else we do in Burstow
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from emergency access
- Away from bedroom windows
- A route in without tight gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. December visits in Burstow are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Burstow, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Care homes around Burstow
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Burstow or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Burstow to Guildford (20 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west. Some homes in Burstow have links with a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Anywhere in RH6, we can fry fresh for your residents. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Burstow includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Ask about smaller portions
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Burstow
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Burstow questions
How far is Burstow from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is Burstow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
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.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
For event organisers in Burstow
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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