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Care home fish and chip visits in Forestdale, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Forestdale and across Greater London.
- Open days for families
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Forestdale
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Forestdale is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Care home fish and chips in Forestdale, cooked to order
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for staff thank-you lunches at the home and visiting days.
In Forestdale, we park briefly in the home’s car park or drive. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Towns and villages near Forestdale
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside, while it’s hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van turns it into an occasion. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Forestdale
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Forestdale and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
Care homes around Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Forestdale and nearby villages. Forestdale is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Forestdale to London (11 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Sanderstead station is about 2.4 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Hutchinson's Bank may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
We cover care home visits in every part of CR0 and CR2. From Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Forestdale we cover include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Forestdale includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forestdale? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A clear way in for the van
As a London location, Forestdale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Forestdale
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Forestdale:
- Visiting days
- Residents’ celebrations
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centre treats
If your residents have links with St Francis, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Forestdale
Which station is closest to Forestdale?
The closest is Sanderstead station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Forestdale?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What about residents on soft diets?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we’ll plan portion sizes with your team.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
- 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