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Care Home Fish and Chips for Long Ditton events
Care home fish and chips in Long Ditton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Care staff treats
- Open days for families
Book the van in Long Ditton
Care home fish and chips in Long Ditton, fried fresh
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. For lunch for the care team and care home summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a care home in Long Ditton, a short stay in the car park works well, as agreed with the manager. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose care home fish and chips in Long Ditton?
It’s easy to arrange.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Long Ditton and Greater London:
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care staff treats
- A monthly fish and chip day
Residents who remember days out at The Wood may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a summer visit in Long Ditton, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Access the van can manage
As a London location, Long Ditton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Fish and chip days near Long Ditton
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Around Long Ditton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Long Ditton to London (about 12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Here we cover the KT6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For care home visits just outside Long Ditton, we cover Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Long Ditton include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Raintree pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
Common questions in Long Ditton
What’s the nearest station to Long Ditton?
Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Long Ditton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Do you cover Long Ditton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Long Ditton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Places near Long Ditton
Other occasions in Long Ditton
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Ask about smaller portions
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
- 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