Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Durford Wood and across Hampshire.
- Family days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
A chip van near Durford Wood
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Durford Wood
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Durford Wood
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. We are frequently asked to cater residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and themed afternoons, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a care home near Durford Wood, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Nearby places to Durford Wood
Other occasions in Durford Wood
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Away from emergency access
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip days near Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Durford Wood as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Liss station is about 1 mile away. Liss Riverside Railway Walk South is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Durford Wood.
Anywhere in GU33 and GU31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durford Wood include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Families love being included.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
For event organisers in Durford Wood
Organising a club, school or community event in Durford Wood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first residents wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, Durford Wood has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Durford Wood
How far is Durford Wood from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Durford Wood?
Liss station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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