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Care Home Fish and Chips for Chalkhouse Green events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Chalkhouse Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch for the care team
Book the van in Chalkhouse Green
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. December visits in Chalkhouse Green are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips in Chalkhouse Green, fried fresh
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. Whether it is friday fish and chip treats and day centres and lunch clubs, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Chalkhouse Green, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Fit the visit around routines
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Places near Chalkhouse Green
Other occasions in Chalkhouse Green
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Fish and chip days near Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. In and around Chalkhouse Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Sonning Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre.
We serve care home visits across the RG4 postcode area. Local streets include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane; 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 Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Chalkhouse Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Chalkhouse Green
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Away from emergency access
- A lit spot for evening service
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chalkhouse Green
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Do you come out to small places like Chalkhouse Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Chalkhouse Green from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Reading included. See all areas.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. 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.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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