Bracknell Forest · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Great Hollands
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Great Hollands.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Residents’ family gatherings
- A monthly fish and chip day
Planning an event in Great Hollands?
Great Hollands: care homes and access
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Great Hollands is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 41 places across Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Great Hollands is on or near the A3095, so access for the van is simple.
Care home visits anywhere in RG12 and RG40 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Great Hollands on the A3095, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Great Hollands has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Retriever pub (0.9 miles south)
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Great Hollands
The care team knows each resident’s needs, so we work with the home on portions and diets. Typical bookings include day centres and lunch clubs and residents’ family gatherings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In Great Hollands, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Great Hollands, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for later visits
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Not blocking ambulance bays
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Great Hollands
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Great Hollands
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
In Great Hollands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days for families
- Seaside days
- Lunch for the care team
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Make it a regular event.
Questions from Great Hollands
Which station is closest to Great Hollands?
Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Great Hollands close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What about residents on soft diets?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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