Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Firgo events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Firgo.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care staff treats
Planning an event in Firgo?
Care home fish and chips in Firgo, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. Whether it is residents’ celebrations and a monthly fish and chip day, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Firgo, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning a van visit in Firgo
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Firgo, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. Firgo is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Firgo to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Wherever your care home visit is in RG28, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Firgo we cover include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A clear way in for the van
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Firgo
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Also near Firgo
More for events in Firgo
Events we cater in Firgo
It brings families in, which residents love.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Firgo book the van for events such as:
- Retirement village events
- Day centre treats
- Seaside days
- Visiting days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, Firgo has 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Firgo
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Firgo: your questions answered
Is Firgo close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Firgo too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
A chip van compared with other options
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Firgo hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Firgo and across Hampshire
- Something for residents to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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