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Care home fish and chip visits in Coombe, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Coombe.
- Themed afternoons
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ celebrations
A chip van near Coombe
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Coombe
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. For residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and care staff treats, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a care home in Coombe, a short stay in the car park works well, as agreed with the manager. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Light near the van after dark
- Away from emergency access
Coombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Care home visits in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Coombe is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Coombe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coombe to London (about 9 miles away).
Some homes in Coombe have links with a local church such as Christ Church New Malden, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
This part of Greater London takes in KT2, KT3 and SW20. From West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. 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
- Classic food your residents already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Coombe: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Coombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in Cottenham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you come to Coombe?
Yes, we do. Coombe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. Garden visits in Coombe work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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