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Care Home Fish and Chips for Green Cross events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Green Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Family days
Fresh fish and chips in Green Cross
Care home fish and chips in Green Cross, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. We are often asked to cater family days and a monthly fish and chip day, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
At a rural home near Green Cross, access matters so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Occasions we serve in Green Cross
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Retirement village events
- Open days for families
Families coming by rail can use the station: Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Green Cross: care homes and access
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For a care home visit in Green Cross, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Green Cross. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John the Evangelist, is a good occasion for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Gibbet Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Green Cross.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Green Cross we cover include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Green Cross includes Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in Green Cross
Is Green Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Ask about smaller portions
- Fit the visit around routines
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Places near Green Cross
Also in Green Cross
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Green Cross, 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.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Green Cross
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van turns it into an occasion. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Green Cross hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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