Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Lord's Wood
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Lord's Wood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Visiting days
- Day centre treats
A chip van near Lord's Wood
Care home fish and chips in Lord's Wood, cooked to order
Some residents need texture-modified food, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for visiting days and day centres and lunch clubs.
Near Lord's Wood, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Lord's Wood, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from Lord's Wood
What’s the nearest station to Lord's Wood?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Occasions we serve in Lord's Wood
It is an event as well as a meal, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Care staff treats
If your residents have links with St Mary's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Lord's Wood
More for events in Lord's Wood
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Lord's Wood is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Away from bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning a van visit in Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For care home visits in Lord's Wood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Old photos of Shawford Down can spark conversation during a van visit.
For care home visits in SO50, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. If your venue is just outside Lord's Wood, we also cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Open spaces near Lord's Wood include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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