Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Fox, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Fox.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Lunch for the care team
- Seaside days
Planning an event in Fox?
Planning a van visit in Fox
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Fox book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Fox is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fox to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Wherever your care home visit is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover care home visits in Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fox include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
How our care home fish and chips works in Fox
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. For friday fish and chip treats and visiting days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
Rural care homes near Fox can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Places near Fox
What else we do in Fox
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Check the spot with your manager
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Make it a regular event.
Questions from Fox
Is Fox too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Fox?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Can you come every month?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
The process
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. For a summer visit in Fox, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Fox
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Fox and the whole of Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your residents already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fox? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access the van can manage
- With the serving side away from windows
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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