Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Foxcotte events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Foxcotte and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care home summer fairs
Care home fish and chips in Foxcotte
Care home fish and chips in Foxcotte, fried fresh
Your team knows your residents best, so we work with the home on portions and diets. For lunch for the care team and summer fêtes and open days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Foxcotte, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Lighting for later visits
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. December visits in Foxcotte are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Foxcotte
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Foxcotte, people book us for events such as:
- Day centre treats
- Care staff treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Residents’ family gatherings
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Thomas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Foxcotte
Do you come out to small places like Foxcotte?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Foxcotte from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Foxcotte.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Foxcotte
Other occasions in Foxcotte
Care home visits in Foxcotte
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your care home visit in Foxcotte, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Foxcotte is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Old photos of Anton Lakes can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
For care home visits in SP10, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Foxcotte, we also cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Foxcotte include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
- 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