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Care Home Fish and Chips in Flexford
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Flexford.
- Seaside days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Family days
Fresh fish and chips in Flexford
Fish and chip days near Flexford
Flexford is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Across the GU3 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old photos of Hog's Back can spark conversation during a van visit. Some homes in Flexford have links with a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
We serve care home visits across the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Christmaspie Avenue, Orchard Close and Cull's Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover care home visits in Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Willey Green (1 mile north-east) and Wyke (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Flexford include Ash Manor School (2.5 miles west)
Care home fish and chips in Flexford, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. For visiting days and residents’ celebrations, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Flexford, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Flexford, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A lit spot for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Flexford
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Flexford
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Flexford
How far is Flexford from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Flexford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park at the home?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Places near Flexford
Other occasions in Flexford
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Count families who are joining in
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
We set up before the mealtime.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Occasions we serve in Flexford
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Flexford book the van for events such as:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centre treats
- Care staff treats
- Birthday treats for residents
Visitors arriving by train should know that Wanborough station is in Flexford itself.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- 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