Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Curdridge, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Curdridge and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
A chip van near Curdridge
Who books care home fish and chips in Curdridge?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Whatever the occasion in Curdridge, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Seaside days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
Residents who remember days out at Bishops Waltham Branch LNR may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
About our care home fish and chips in Curdridge
Your team knows your residents best, so we work with the home on portions and diets. Whether it’s friday fish and chip treats and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Curdridge, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Fit the visit around routines
- Count families who are joining in
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Care homes around Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your care home visit in Curdridge, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
For care home visits in SO32 and SO30, we just need to know where the van can park. From Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local pubs include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Lighting for later visits
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Curdridge
Which station is closest to Curdridge?
Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Places near Curdridge
Other occasions in Curdridge
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Curdridge. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your residents already know
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. December visits in Curdridge are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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