Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Holybourne events
Care home fish and chips in Holybourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Residents’ celebrations
- Friday fish and chip treats
A chip van near Holybourne
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
How our care home fish and chips works in Holybourne
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch for the care team and themed afternoons.
Rural care homes near Holybourne can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Light near the van after dark
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Holybourne
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. 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.
Why book with us
- Something for residents to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Holybourne
Planning a van visit in Holybourne
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Holybourne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Holybourne to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Alton station is about 1.2 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Holybourne Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Your care home visit could be at a house on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Holybourne we cover include Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Treloar School (within half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Holybourne is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Holybourne, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books care home fish and chips in Holybourne?
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
- Retirement village events
- Friday fish and chip treats
If your residents have links with Holy Rood Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Holybourne
How far is Holybourne from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Holybourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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