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Care home fish and chip visits in Hipley, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Hipley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
- Friday fish and chip treats
Care home fish and chips for Hipley events
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Hipley
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for family days and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
Near Hipley, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Hipley
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer visit in Hipley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Hipley
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Fit the visit around routines
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan portion sizes with us
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Common questions in Hipley
What’s the nearest station to Hipley?
Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hipley from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Where the van can park in Hipley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A route in without tight gates
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hipley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Hipley: care homes and access
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO7, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Hipley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hipley to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
St Clair's Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). The countryside around Hipley includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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