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Care Home Fish and Chips for Longwick events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Longwick.
- Day centre treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ family gatherings
Planning an event in Longwick?
What affects the price in Longwick
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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.
Care home fish and chips in Longwick, cooked to order
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. Typical bookings include care home summer fairs and day centre treats, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Longwick, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Longwick (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Longwick?
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van makes it an event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books care home fish and chips in Longwick?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
These are some of the bookings we take in Longwick and Buckinghamshire:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
- Seaside days
Some homes in Longwick have links with a local church such as Owlswick Chapel, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
Fish and chip days near Longwick
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Longwick come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Longwick to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longwick.
We take the van to care home visits all over HP27. From Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Longwick, we cover Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile east)
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The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Longwick is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
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.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Longwick? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A clear way in for the van
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
FAQs for Longwick
What’s the nearest station to Longwick?
Monks Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Longwick from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can portions be smaller?
We will plan portions with the home.
Where should the van go?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do regular visits?
We are happy to talk about repeat visits.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Check the spot with your manager
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
- 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