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Care Home Fish and Chips for Hammer Bottom events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Hammer Bottom.
- Lunch clubs
- Open days for families
- Residents’ celebrations
Care home fish and chips in Hammer Bottom
Care home fish and chips in Hammer Bottom, fried fresh
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fish and chip Fridays and seaside-themed afternoons.
At a rural home near Hammer Bottom, access matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hammer Bottom?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Hammer Bottom
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask about smaller portions
- Choose a time around meals and medication
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Planning a van visit in Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hammer Bottom is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hammer Bottom to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Haslemere station is about 1.9 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Lynchmere Commons may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27 and GU30, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
Common questions in Hammer Bottom
How far is Hammer Bottom from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hammer Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Light near the van after dark
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Hammer Bottom
More for events in Hammer Bottom
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. In summer, Hammer Bottom has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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