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Care home fish and chip visits in Kingswood, Surrey
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Kingswood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
Planning an event in Kingswood?
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from bedroom windows
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Kingswood
Care homes, retirement housing and day centres all book visits, for one-off events and regular visits. Whether it is themed afternoons and care staff treats, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Around Kingswood, homes often have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Places near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
Occasions we serve in Kingswood
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Residents’ celebrations
- Lunch clubs
- Family days
Old photos of Colley Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Larger groups usually 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.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your residents already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Surrey, including Kingswood
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Kingswood
Is Kingswood close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Eyhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Kingswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Kingswood. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Kingswood?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planning a van visit in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. From the centre of Kingswood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Kingswood to London (about 15 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Kingswood station is in Kingswood itself. If your residents have links with Church of St Andrew, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingswood.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Kingswood sits on or near the B2032, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Kingswood is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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