Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Grateley events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Grateley.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Family days
A chip van near Grateley
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
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.
Care home fish and chips in Grateley, fried fresh
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for friday fish and chip treats and seaside days.
For a care home near Grateley, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Grateley
Is Grateley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Is Grateley 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.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not 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.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Not blocking ambulance bays
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also in Grateley
Events we cater in Grateley
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Open days for families
- Retirement village events
- Fish and chip Fridays
Visitors arriving by train should know that Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Grateley, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning a van visit in Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a care home visit in Grateley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Grateley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St Leonard, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old photos of Quarley Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Larger groups typically 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.
Why Grateley hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See 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