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Care Home Fish and Chips for Hillyfields events
Care home fish and chips in Hillyfields: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
A chip van near Hillyfields
About our care home fish and chips in Hillyfields
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. We are frequently asked to cater care staff treats and day centre treats, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Hillyfields, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Fish and chip days near Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. From the centre of Hillyfields to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old photos of Testwood Lakes can spark conversation during a van visit. The M271 make Hillyfields a simple journey for the van. Hillyfields is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Care home visits anywhere in SO16 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your care home visit is on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the M271 close by, Hillyfields is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Hillyfields include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
Other occasions in Hillyfields
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Hillyfields. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Hillyfields hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for residents to gather round
- Events in Hillyfields and across Southampton
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Why choose care home fish and chips in Hillyfields?
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Birthday treats for residents
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Some homes in Hillyfields have links with a local church such as All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Light near the van after dark
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Garden visits in Hillyfields work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hillyfields questions
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Make it a regular event.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through 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