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Care home fish and chip visits in Colden Common, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Colden Common.
- Lunch clubs
- Open days for families
- A monthly fish and chip day
Care home fish and chips in Colden Common
Care home visits in Colden Common
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Colden Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Colden Common to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Old photos of Shawford Down can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your care home visit is in SO21 and SO50, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home visit at a home on St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Colden Common, we also cover Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Colden Common includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Colden Common include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Colden Common
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team, so everyone can share the occasion safely. Whether it’s themed afternoons and visiting days, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In Colden Common, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Colden Common
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Colden Common
Is Colden Common close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Where will the van park?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it’s level and safe; we’ll check access.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why Colden Common hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Colden Common and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Make it a regular event.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Who books care home fish and chips in Colden Common?
It brings families in, which residents love.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Colden Common book the van for events such as:
- Day centre treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Visiting days
- Friday fish and chip treats
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Colden Common
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Colden Common suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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