Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Chineham, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Chineham.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ celebrations
Book the van in Chineham
Chineham: care homes and access
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your care home visit in Chineham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Chineham to Reading (11 miles away).
Some homes in Chineham have links with a local church such as Christ Church Chineham, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The A33 make Chineham a simple journey for the van.
We cover care home visits in every part of the RG24 and RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Chineham sits on or near the A33, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Close by, we cover care home visits in Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Chineham include The Loddon School (1.2 miles north-east) and The Vyne Community School (2 miles south-west)
How our care home fish and chips works in Chineham
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Whether it’s retirement village events and staff thank-you lunches at the home, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Around Chineham, homes often have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Nearby places to Chineham
What else we do in Chineham
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Chineham, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chineham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
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 will work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Occasions we serve in Chineham
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Care staff treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Birthday treats for residents
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Chineham. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for residents to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Chineham
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Chineham from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Chineham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Chineham is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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