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Care Home Fish and Chips for East Shalford events
Care home fish and chips in East Shalford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips for East Shalford events
About our care home fish and chips in East Shalford
We park close to the entrance or garden, away from emergency routes. For care home summer fairs and staff thank-you lunches at the home, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near East Shalford, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in East Shalford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in East Shalford
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is East Shalford from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. December visits in East Shalford are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in East Shalford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why East Shalford hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Care home visits in East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover East Shalford as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Shalford station is about 0.7 miles away. Pewley Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of East Shalford, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of GU4 and the streets around it. For care home visits just outside East Shalford, we cover Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
What else we do in East Shalford
Events we cater in East Shalford
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
If your residents have links with Church of St Thomas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Plan it with your catering manager
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Away from emergency access
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie 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