West Berkshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Inkpen
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Inkpen.
- Day centre treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Care staff treats
Planning an event in Inkpen?
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Inkpen
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for fish and chip Fridays and seaside-themed afternoons.
Rural care homes near Inkpen can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Inkpen is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Events in Inkpen and across West Berkshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Inkpen: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Inkpen?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Inkpen?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Also in Inkpen
Inkpen: care homes and access
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around Inkpen, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Inkpen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Inkpen to Reading (22 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Michael, is a good occasion for a van visit. Kintbury Newt Ponds is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Wherever your care home visit is in RG17, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Who books care home fish and chips in Inkpen?
It brings families in, which residents love.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Day centre treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Families coming by rail can use the station: Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Inkpen
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Inkpen? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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