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Care Home Fish and Chips for Great Thorness events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Great Thorness.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ family gatherings
Care home fish and chips for Great Thorness events
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Away from emergency access
- Away from bedroom windows
- A route in without tight gates
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Care home fish and chips in Great Thorness, fried fresh
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. We are frequently asked to cater friday fish and chip treats and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Great Thorness, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Fit the visit around routines
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
For event organisers in Great Thorness
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Great Thorness? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Great Thorness? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Great Thorness, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your care home visit in Great Thorness
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
In Great Thorness and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement village events
- Care staff treats
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Care home summer fairs
Residents who remember days out at Mill Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for Great Thorness
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Great Thorness?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
Often, 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 does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you come to Great Thorness?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Thorness and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, use our quote form.
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Planning a van visit in Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. For a care home visit in Great Thorness, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Great Thorness. We serve 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Anywhere in PO31, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For a care home visit at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- 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