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Care home fish and chip visits in Mogador, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Mogador.
- Themed afternoons
- Birthday treats for residents
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips for Mogador events
Care home fish and chips in Mogador, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. Whether it is fish and chip Fridays and family days, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Rural care homes near Mogador can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
FAQs for Mogador
What’s the nearest station to Mogador?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park at the home?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it is level and safe; we’ll check access.
Occasions we serve in Mogador
It is a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
If your residents have links with Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Mogador
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Mogador and across Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Mogador? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Residents normally gather round the hatch once service starts. In summer, Mogador has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip days near Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. For care home visits in Mogador, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Old photos of Colley Hill can spark conversation during a van visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Mogador, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Margery Grove and Mogador Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mogador, we also cover Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north)
- 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