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Care home fish and chip visits in Earlswood, Surrey
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Earlswood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Open days for families
- Lunch for the care team
- Birthday treats for residents
Book the van in Earlswood
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Earlswood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Care home fish and chips in Earlswood, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. Whether it’s family days and a monthly fish and chip day, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
Around Earlswood, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Places near Earlswood
Other occasions in Earlswood
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Earlswood hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for residents to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your residents already know
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a van visit in Earlswood
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Earlswood and nearby villages. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Old photos of Mercers Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. The A23 make Earlswood a simple journey for the van. Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home visits anywhere in RH1 and RH2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your care home visit is on Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Earlswood sits on or near the A23, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Earlswood includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (within half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Earlswood
Is Earlswood close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer repeat visits?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Earlswood, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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