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Care home fish and chip visits in Dunsfold, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Dunsfold and across Surrey.
- Themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips in Dunsfold
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your care home visit. In summer, Dunsfold has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home fish and chips in Dunsfold, fried fresh
Staff get a break from the usual routine. For seaside days and family days, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Dunsfold, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Dunsfold: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Dunsfold?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dunsfold? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning a van visit in Dunsfold
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Dunsfold as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dunsfold to Guildford (9 miles away).
Old photos of Hydon's Ball can spark conversation during a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that Witley station is about 3.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunsfold.
Wherever your care home visit is in GU8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home visit could be at a house on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Dunsfold, we also cover Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Dunsfold includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A lit spot for evening service
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Check the spot with your manager
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Ask about smaller portions
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Families love being included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Surrey, including Dunsfold
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Dunsfold
It’s easy to arrange.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Lunch clubs
Some homes in Dunsfold have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- 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