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Care Home Fish and Chips for Godalming events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Godalming.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Open days for families
- Day centre treats
Planning an event in Godalming?
Care home fish and chips in Godalming, cooked to order
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement village events and care staff treats.
In Godalming, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Towns and villages near Godalming
What else we do in Godalming
Who books care home fish and chips in Godalming?
It’s an event as well as a meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Care staff treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Families coming by rail can use the station: Godalming station is in Godalming itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Planning a van visit in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Godalming. Godalming is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Some homes in Godalming have links with a local church such as St Edmund Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Frith Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of GU7 and GU8. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Godalming on the A3100 and B2130, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In summer, Godalming has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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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 run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Lighting for later visits
- A clear way in for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Godalming
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Godalming
Could you trade in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Godalming?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we will explain the options before you book.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a takeaway delivery, the van cooks on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it is plated. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
- 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