Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Lee, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Lee and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Visiting days
- Lunch for the care team
A chip van near Lee
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Fit the visit around routines
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Service fits around the home’s routines.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Care home fish and chips in Lee, fried fresh
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches at the home and open days for families, serving gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Lee, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Lee hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Fish and chip days near Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. For care home visits in Lee, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lee. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. 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 8 miles of Lee. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Care home visits anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Lee, we cover Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Close to the garden or entrance
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your care home visit in Lee
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lee, people book us for occasions like:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Birthday treats for residents
- Open days for families
- Family days
Some homes in Lee have links with a local church such as Church of St Boniface, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Lee
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Lee?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you come every month?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Lee suit lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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