Isle of Wight · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Foreland Fields 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 Foreland Fields.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement village events
Fresh fish and chips in Foreland Fields
Care home fish and chips in Foreland Fields, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for residents’ celebrations and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
Near Foreland Fields, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fish and chip days near Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. For care home visits in Foreland Fields, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Foreland Fields. We take the van to 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Foreland Fields to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Brading station is about 2.7 miles away. Some homes in Foreland Fields have links with a local church such as Saint Luke, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Care home visits anywhere in PO35 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to care home visits in Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your care home visit is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bembridge School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crab and Lobster Inn (under half a mile east)
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. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Foreland Fields
Events we cater in Foreland Fields
It’s an event as well as a meal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Foreland Fields and the Isle of Wight:
- Themed afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement village events
- A monthly fish and chip day
Residents who remember days out at Bembridge Down may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Foreland Fields suit lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What else we do in Foreland Fields
Working with your venue
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’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
FAQs for Foreland Fields
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Foreland Fields?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can everyone take part?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where should the van go?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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