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Care home fish and chip visits in Merrow, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Merrow.
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Friday fish and chip treats
Care home fish and chips in Merrow
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Merrow
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Typical bookings include seaside-themed afternoons and residents’ celebrations, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a care home in a place like Merrow, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Merrow questions
How far is Merrow from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Merrow?
The closest is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you cover Merrow?
We do. Merrow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Merrow
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Merrow?
It is a familiar, comforting meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
- Themed afternoons
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Towns and villages near Merrow
More for events in Merrow
Care homes around Merrow
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Merrow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Merrow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Old photos of St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger can spark conversation during a van visit. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, is a good occasion for a van visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Merrow.
Anywhere in GU1 and GU4, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Merrow we cover include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south)
What affects the price in Merrow
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Merrow, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside, while it is hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
- 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