Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Church Crookham events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Church Crookham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Family days
- Care home summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Church Crookham
Care home fish and chips in Church Crookham, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. For retirement village events and summer fêtes and open days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a care home near Church Crookham, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
FAQs for Church Crookham
Could you trade in Basingbourne Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Church Crookham close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Church Crookham?
Yes, we do. Church Crookham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Are visitors included?
Yes, and families love joining in.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Church Crookham, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Where the van can park in Church Crookham
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access the van can manage
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Church Crookham
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it’s hot.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Places near Church Crookham
Also in Church Crookham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. 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.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
For event organisers in Church Crookham
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
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 is crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Church Crookham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a van visit in Church Crookham
Church Crookham is about 1 mile south-east of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your care home visit in Church Crookham, and we will plan access and set-up. Church Crookham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Church Crookham to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Old photos of Aunt's Pool can spark conversation during a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre.
We take the van to care home visits all over the GU52 and GU51 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your care home visit is on New Road, Grove Road and Gravel Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Church Crookham we cover include Fleet (1 mile north-west), Crookham Village (2 miles west), Ewshot (2 miles south), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-west) and Warren Corner (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (3 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Church Crookham include Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
- Nearby schools include Court Moor School (1.1 miles west) and School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Inn (within half a mile east)
- 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