Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Harestock
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Harestock.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Retirement village events
- Care home summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Harestock
Care home fish and chips in Harestock, fried fresh
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. We’re frequently asked to cater day centre treats and residents’ celebrations, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Care homes around Harestock are often in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Care home visits in Harestock
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For care home visits in Harestock, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Harestock. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Winnall Moors is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away.
We serve care home visits across SO22 and the streets around it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Harestock we cover include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Harestock include Henry Beaufort School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Ask about smaller portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Harestock, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Harestock
How far is Harestock from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Harestock?
Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can everyone take part?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Perfect for your care home visit in Harestock
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Harestock, people book us for occasions like:
- Visiting days
- Residents’ celebrations
- Retirement village events
- Seaside days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Saint Barnabas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Harestock and the whole of Hampshire
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Harestock
What else we do in Harestock
What affects the price in Harestock
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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