Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Emery Down
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Emery Down.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Visiting days
- Lunch for the care team
Care home fish and chips in Emery Down
About our care home fish and chips in Emery Down
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. Typical bookings include care staff treats and birthday treats for residents, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a care home near Emery Down, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Make it a regular event.
For event organisers in Emery Down
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Emery Down? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Nearby places to Emery Down
What else we do in Emery Down
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first residents wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a summer visit in Emery Down, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Events we cater in Emery Down
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Emery Down book the van for events such as:
- Open days for families
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Visitors arriving by train should know that Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
What affects the price in Emery Down
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Emery Down questions
What’s the nearest station to Emery Down?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Emery Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Emery Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Emery Down and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where the van can park in Emery Down
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
- Light near the van after dark
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Care homes around Emery Down
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. In and around Emery Down, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Emery Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Copythorne Common may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Some homes in Emery Down have links with a local church such as Christ Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Emery Down.
For care home visits in SO43, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
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.
- 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