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Care Home Fish and Chips for Hounsdown events
Care home fish and chips in Hounsdown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Day centre treats
Care home fish and chips in Hounsdown
Care homes around Hounsdown
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. Around Hounsdown, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your residents. We take the van to 40 places across Southampton.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Colbury Christ Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Testwood Lakes may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hounsdown, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
This part of Southampton takes in SO40. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Foxhills Infant School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Care home fish and chips in Hounsdown, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. We are often asked to cater residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and residents’ family gatherings, with pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Care homes around Hounsdown are frequently in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Hounsdown
Also in Hounsdown
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Events we cater in Hounsdown
It’s easy to arrange.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hounsdown and Southampton:
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
- Open days for families
- Seaside days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Questions from Hounsdown
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hounsdown?
Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your residents, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For event organisers in Hounsdown
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Hounsdown. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for residents to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Count families who are joining in
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Hounsdown is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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