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Care home fish and chip visits in Mapledurwell, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Mapledurwell.
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside days
Planning an event in Mapledurwell?
Care home fish and chips in Mapledurwell, cooked to order
Your team knows your residents best, so we work with the home on portions and diets. For themed afternoons and visiting days, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
At a rural home near Mapledurwell, access matters so we can plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In summer, Mapledurwell has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Mapledurwell
Is Mapledurwell too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mapledurwell?
Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Mapledurwell?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mapledurwell and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Count families who are joining in
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Mapledurwell
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home visits in Mapledurwell
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Around Mapledurwell, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at The Mill Field may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Here we cover the RG27 and RG25 postcode area. Whether your care home visit is on Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What affects the price in Mapledurwell
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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