Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for East Wellow events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in East Wellow.
- Day centre treats
- Seaside days
- Care home summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in East Wellow
About our care home fish and chips in East Wellow
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Typical bookings include sheltered housing get-togethers and visiting days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a rural home near East Wellow, access matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Care home visits in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover East Wellow as standard, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Margaret, is a good occasion for a van visit. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of East Wellow.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home visit is on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For care home visits just outside East Wellow, we cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in East Wellow suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Events we cater in East Wellow
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Wellow and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside days
- Visiting days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Residents who remember days out at Copythorne Common may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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East Wellow: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Wellow?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to East Wellow?
Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can portions be smaller?
We will plan portions with the home.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Access the van can manage
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in East Wellow? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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