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Care home fish and chip visits in High Cross, Hampshire
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in High Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Fish and chip Fridays
A chip van near High Cross
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In High Cross, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- Send us 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in High Cross
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. Whether it is fish and chip Fridays and birthday treats for residents, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Near High Cross, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a van visit in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Around High Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Wheatham Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home visits in GU32, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your care home visit is on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to care home visits in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in High Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in High Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in High Cross
Which station is closest to High Cross?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is High Cross from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Can the van come to High Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and High Cross is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including High Cross.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Perfect for your care home visit in High Cross
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
Some homes in High Cross have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A lit spot for evening service
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
- 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