Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Chawton, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Chawton and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips in Chawton
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Chawton
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for fish and chip Fridays and open days for families.
Near Chawton, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Chawton, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Questions from Chawton
Which station is closest to Chawton?
Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Chawton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Fish and chip days near Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Chawton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chawton to Guildford (20 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Residents who remember days out at King's Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
For care home visits in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to care home visits in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Within reach you will find King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Chawton
What else we do in Chawton
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chawton
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Chawton
It turns a meal into an activity.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Open days for families
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Family days
- Birthday treats for residents
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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