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Care home fish and chip visits in Farnborough, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Farnborough? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family days
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Planning an event in Farnborough?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farnborough?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Farnborough and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Farnborough
We park close to the entrance or garden, away from emergency routes. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a monthly fish and chip day and day centre treats.
In a town like Farnborough, care homes, sheltered housing and day centres all book visits. The van parks in the car park or on the drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What affects the price in Farnborough
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Occasions we serve in Farnborough
It brings families in.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Day centre treats
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Christopher, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A clear way in for the van
- Away from bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Ask about smaller portions
- Count families who are joining in
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Farnborough: care homes and access
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. We cover Farnborough as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Farnborough to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
The A325 and A327 make Farnborough a simple journey for the van. Ball Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Care home visits anywhere in GU14, GU11 and GU17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Farnborough is on the A325 and A327, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Farnborough has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Farnborough include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Also near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, Farnborough has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Questions from Farnborough
Can the van park in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Farnborough?
The closest is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do regular visits?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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