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Care home fish and chip visits in Langley, Slough
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Langley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Visiting days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
Care home fish and chips for Langley events
How our care home fish and chips works in Langley
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
Care homes around Langley are often in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Questions from Langley
Which station is closest to Langley?
Langley station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Could you trade in Ditton Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book our van in Langley
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books care home fish and chips in Langley?
It’s an event as well as a meal, with the smell, the van and the chat.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Langley book the van for occasions like:
- Residents’ celebrations
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Langley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Langley 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Other occasions in Langley
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Count families who are joining in
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Care homes around Langley
Langley is about 2 miles east of Slough, in Slough. From the centre of Langley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 31 towns and villages in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Langley to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If your residents have links with St Mary the Virgin Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old photos of Uxbridge Moor can spark conversation during a van visit.
Care home visits anywhere in SL3 start with a parking spot for the van. From Fox Road, New Road and Ives Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to care home visits in Middlegreen (1 mile north-west), George Green (1 mile north), Shreding Green (1 mile north-east), Upton (2 miles west) and Richings Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cippenham (4 miles west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-west), Huntercombe (5 miles west) and Farnham Common (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Langley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (2.6 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Staines Reservoirs and Uxbridge Moor.
- Nearby schools include Langley Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Upton Court Grammar School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Langley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Langley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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