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Care home fish and chip visits in Haslar, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Haslar? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Care home fish and chips in Haslar
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Care home fish and chips in Haslar, cooked to order
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for care home summer fairs and sheltered housing get-togethers.
Near Haslar, 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.
Planning a van visit in Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. From the centre of Haslar to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Haslar is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Haslar to Southampton (15 miles away).
Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a van visit. Some homes in Haslar have links with a local church such as St Francis, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover care home visits in Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Haslar includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile north-west)
Haslar questions
Which station is closest to Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Haslar?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can portions be smaller?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Haslar.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Haslar
It is food residents know and enjoy.
These are some of the bookings we take around Haslar:
- Lunch clubs
- Care staff treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Fish and chip Fridays
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Haslar
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For event organisers in Haslar
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Haslar
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. December visits in Haslar are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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