Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Crookham Village
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 Crookham Village.
- Open days for families
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Care home fish and chips in Crookham Village
About our care home fish and chips in Crookham Village
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement housing and sheltered schemes and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries.
Near Crookham Village, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Crookham Village
What’s the nearest station to Crookham Village?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Crookham Village close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer repeat visits?
We are happy to talk about repeat visits.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Are visitors included?
Yes, and families love joining in.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Crookham Village suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Ask about smaller portions
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Towns and villages near Crookham Village
What else we do in Crookham Village
Events we cater in Crookham Village
Families enjoy joining in.
In Crookham Village and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside days
- Visiting days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Care home summer fairs
Old photos of Hitches Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
For event organisers in Crookham Village
If you are 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.
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.
Planning a van visit in Crookham Village
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Crookham Village is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Crookham Village is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Crookham Village to Guildford (13 miles away).
If your residents have links with All Saints' Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Care home visits anywhere in GU51 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your care home visit is on The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For care home visits just outside Crookham Village, we cover Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crookham Village include Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spice Merchant pub (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Crookham Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Crookham Village
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- A route in without tight gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Crookham Village
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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