Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Combe events
Care home fish and chips in Combe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in Combe?
About our care home fish and chips in Combe
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. We’re often asked to cater a monthly fish and chip day and seaside-themed afternoons, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a care home near Combe, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Combe (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your care home visit in Combe
It’s food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
Whatever the occasion in Combe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ celebrations
- Summer fêtes and open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Combe station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a summer visit in Combe, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:30pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Families love being included.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Combe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning a van visit in Combe
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Combe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Some homes in Combe have links with a local church such as St Laurence's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Blenheim Farm may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (under half a mile south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What affects the price in Combe
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A route in without tight gates
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Combe
Is Combe close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is Combe 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.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Nearby places to Combe
What else we do in Combe
- 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