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Care home fish and chip visits in Highwood, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Highwood.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Residents’ celebrations
- Summer fêtes and open days
Fresh fish and chips in Highwood
Who books care home fish and chips in Highwood?
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Highwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside-themed afternoons
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
How our care home fish and chips works in Highwood
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. We’re often asked to cater seaside days and staff thank-you lunches at the home, serving haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
At a rural home near Highwood, access matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A clear way in for the van
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Highwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, Highwood has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 4:05pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Care home visits in Highwood
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Highwood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Highwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Old photos of Linbrook Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Highwood.
We cover care home visits in every part of BH24. If your venue is just outside Highwood, we also cover Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Highwood
What else we do in Highwood
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
Questions from Highwood
Do you come out to small places like Highwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What can residents choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
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.
Can the van come to Highwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Highwood. To check your date, use our quote form.
- 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