Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Hordle, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Hordle and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
A chip van near Hordle
How our care home fish and chips works in Hordle
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. Typical bookings include themed afternoons and lunch clubs, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
For a care home in a place like Hordle, a chip van visit is a real treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. With darkness by about 4:05pm in December, winter van visits in Hordle suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Check the spot with your manager
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Who books care home fish and chips in Hordle?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hordle and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ celebrations
Residents who remember days out at Milford on Sea LNR may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Care home visits in Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Around Hordle, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your residents. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hordle to Southampton (15 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hordle, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hordle include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Hordle
- Classic food your residents already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Other occasions in Hordle
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Hordle
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van come to Hordle?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hordle and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Light near the van after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock 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