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Care home fish and chip visits in Hinchley Wood, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Hinchley Wood and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Fish and chip Fridays
Care home fish and chips for Hinchley Wood events
About our care home fish and chips in Hinchley Wood
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. For family days and care home summer fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Around Hinchley Wood, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Fit the visit around routines
- Check the spot with your manager
- Plan it with your catering manager
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning a van visit in Hinchley Wood
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. From the centre of Hinchley Wood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hinchley Wood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If your residents have links with Hinchley Wood Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Hinchley Wood: Hinchley Wood station.
We take the van to care home visits all over the KT10 and KT7 postcode area. From Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For care home visits just outside Hinchley Wood, we cover Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles east) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hinchley Wood includes The Lake and The Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hinchley Wood School (less than half a mile north-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Access the van can manage
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
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How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, Hinchley Wood has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Hinchley Wood
What’s the nearest station to Hinchley Wood?
Hinchley Wood station, in Hinchley Wood itself.
Could you trade in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Add them to your numbers.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hinchley Wood hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Hinchley Wood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, 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