Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Hundred Acres events
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Hundred Acres. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch for the care team
- Open days for families
Fresh fish and chips in Hundred Acres
Care home fish and chips in Hundred Acres, cooked to order
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team, so everyone can share the occasion safely. For lunch clubs and sheltered housing get-togethers, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural care homes near Hundred Acres can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Care home visits in Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Hundred Acres, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. Hundred Acres is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Residents who remember days out at St Clair's Meadow may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Hundred Acres, we cover North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Hundred Acres includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What affects the price in Hundred Acres
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Hundred Acres: your questions answered
Is Hundred Acres close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hundred Acres?
Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Count families who are joining in
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
Families love being included.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hundred Acres?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Hundred Acres, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will 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.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Places near Hundred Acres
Also in Hundred Acres
- 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