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Care Home Fish and Chips for Gerrards Cross events
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Gerrards Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Family days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Gerrards Cross
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers.
Care home fish and chips in Gerrards Cross, fried fresh
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. Whether it’s seaside days and a monthly fish and chip day, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Around Gerrards Cross, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Gerrards Cross, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A clear way in for the van
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Gerrards Cross? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Gerrards Cross
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Lunch for the care team
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
- A monthly fish and chip day
Families coming by rail can use the station: Gerrards Cross station is in Gerrards Cross itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Gerrards Cross questions
Can the van park in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Gerrards Cross from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van come to Gerrards Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Gerrards Cross is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Planning a van visit in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Around Gerrards Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
If your residents have links with St James Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old photos of Church Wood can spark conversation during a van visit.
We serve care home visits across the SL9 postcode area. From Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Gerrards Cross on the A40 and A413, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to care home visits in Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Gerrards Cross includes Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Apple Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van makes it an event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Gerrards Cross hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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