Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Hattingley
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Hattingley and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Open days for families
A chip van near Hattingley
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Care home fish and chips in Hattingley, cooked to order
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. Typical bookings include retirement village events and themed afternoons, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Hattingley, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan portion sizes with us
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Places near Hattingley
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Hattingley: your questions answered
How far is Hattingley from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hattingley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do regular visits?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Hattingley?
We do. We serve events in Hattingley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What affects the price in Hattingley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Fish and chip days near Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For a care home visit in Hattingley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hattingley. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Old photos of King's Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hattingley
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Hattingley?
It’s an event as well as a meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hattingley book the van for occasions like:
- Family days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
If your residents have links with Church of St Andrew, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Hattingley, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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