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Care home fish and chip visits in Catherington, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Catherington and across Hampshire.
- Day centre treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Family days
A chip van near Catherington
Care home fish and chips in Catherington, fried fresh
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. Typical bookings include a monthly fish and chip day and themed afternoons, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a care home near Catherington, tell us about lanes and the drive. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catherington? 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Other occasions in Catherington
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Catherington, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Care home visits in Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. For care home visits in Catherington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Windmill Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We take the van to care home visits all over the PO8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Catherington, we also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Catherington?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Catherington
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Catherington and the whole of Hampshire
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Service time
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books care home fish and chips in Catherington?
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Themed afternoons
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Count families who are joining in
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Common questions in Catherington
Is Catherington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Catherington.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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