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Care Home Fish and Chips in Hoe
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Hoe.
- Family days
- Residents’ celebrations
- Friday fish and chip treats
Planning an event in Hoe?
Care home fish and chips in Hoe, fried fresh
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. For friday fish and chip treats and themed afternoons, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
Near Hoe, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Occasions we serve in Hoe
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hoe and Surrey:
- Retirement village events
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
- Residents’ celebrations
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mark, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Hoe
Other occasions in Hoe
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hoe?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Surrey, including Hoe
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December visits in Hoe are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Plan portion sizes with us
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Common questions in Hoe
Could you trade in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Hoe?
Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Hoe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hoe and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
What can residents choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 generally simpler.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Fish and chip days near Hoe
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve care home visits at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hoe and nearby villages. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hoe to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station. Combe Bottom is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Hoe is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home visits anywhere in GU5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. Streets in the area include Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hoe includes Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Hoe include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Volunteer pub (0.9 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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