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Care home fish and chip visits in Midanbury, Southampton
Care home fish and chips in Midanbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Themed afternoons
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
A chip van near Midanbury
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- With the serving side away from windows
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Close to the garden or entrance
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Midanbury
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Midanbury
We park close to the entrance or garden, away from emergency routes. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for summer fêtes and open days and care staff treats.
Around Midanbury, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Midanbury
Other occasions in Midanbury
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book our van in Midanbury
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often 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 work through them with you.
Midanbury: your questions answered
Is Midanbury close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Midanbury?
The closest is Bitterne station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to Midanbury?
Yes, we do. Midanbury is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park at the home?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it’s level and safe.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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 when you are ready to eat. For a summer visit in Midanbury, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a van visit in Midanbury
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bookings in Midanbury come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your residents have links with Church of Ascension, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
For care home visits in SO18, SO17 and SO19, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For care home visits just outside Midanbury, we cover Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). Midanbury is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for care home visits.
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Midanbury include The Gregg School (less than half a mile north-east) and Townhill Junior School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bitterne Park Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Families love being included.
- 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