Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Furzey Lodge events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Furzey Lodge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Open days for families
- A monthly fish and chip day
Planning an event in Furzey Lodge?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What you get with us
- We cover Furzey Lodge and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our care home fish and chips works in Furzey Lodge
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for themed afternoons and residents’ celebrations.
At a rural home near Furzey Lodge, access matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Furzey Lodge is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, 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 these help:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Also near Furzey Lodge
Also in Furzey Lodge
Planning a van visit in Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of Furzey Lodge to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Furzey Lodge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Wherever your care home visit is in SO42, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Furzey Lodge, we also cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Furzey Lodge includes Boldre Foreshore.
Furzey Lodge: your questions answered
Is Furzey Lodge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Furzey Lodge?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the spot with your manager
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Organise staff to carry food in
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Where the van can park in Furzey Lodge
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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