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Care Home Fish and Chips for Little Bookham events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Little Bookham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centre treats
- Retirement village events
Fresh fish and chips in Little Bookham
Care home fish and chips in Little Bookham, cooked to order
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate, and we plan that with you. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater themed afternoons and summer fêtes and open days.
Around Little Bookham, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Where the van can park in Little Bookham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from bedroom windows
- A route in without tight gates
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the spot with your manager
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Fit the visit around routines
- Ask about smaller portions
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your care home visit in Little Bookham
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Little Bookham:
- Lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Summer fêtes and open days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. In Little Bookham, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning a van visit in Little Bookham
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Little Bookham and nearby villages. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Little Bookham to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Box Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Lawrence, is a good occasion for a van visit. Little Bookham is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
This part of Surrey takes in KT23 and KT24, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Local streets include Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Little Bookham include Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Manor House School (less than half a mile north) and St Lawrence Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Stage pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Little Bookham questions
What’s the nearest station to Little Bookham?
Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Little Bookham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Bookham?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Little Bookham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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