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Care home fish and chip visits in Chithurst, Hampshire
Care home fish and chips in Chithurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
A chip van near Chithurst
Care home fish and chips in Chithurst, cooked to order
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. For seaside-themed afternoons and care home summer fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a rural home near Chithurst, access matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What affects the price in Chithurst
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Plan portion sizes with us
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. For a summer visit in Chithurst, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Chithurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Activities are important; a van visit is both. There is 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.
Why book our van in Chithurst
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Chithurst: your questions answered
Is Chithurst 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.
What’s the nearest station to Chithurst?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes. Add them to your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where the van can park in Chithurst
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Care home visits in Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Chithurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chithurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If your residents have links with Chithurst Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Iping and Stedham Commons may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Chithurst is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Care home visits anywhere in GU31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. For care home visits just outside Chithurst, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chithurst includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we serve in Chithurst
It is a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Themed afternoons
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
- Retirement village events
Visitors arriving by train should know that Liphook station is about 4.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- 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