Surrey · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Mayes Green, Surrey
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Mayes Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care home summer fairs
Care home fish and chips for Mayes Green events
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About our care home fish and chips in Mayes Green
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. We serve pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for a monthly fish and chip day and open days for families.
For a care home near Mayes Green, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Care home visits in Mayes Green
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mayes Green. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a van visit. Old photos of Vann Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mayes Green.
We serve care home visits across RH5 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to care home visits in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
FAQs for Mayes Green
Could you trade in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Mayes Green from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Places near Mayes Green
Other occasions in Mayes Green
A chip van compared with other options
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Mayes Green. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Mayes Green
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Mayes Green and the whole of Surrey
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Mayes Green
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Mayes Green and Surrey:
- Day centre treats
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Friday fish and chip treats
Visitors arriving by train should know that Ockley station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a summer visit in Mayes Green, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- With the serving side away from windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mayes Green
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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