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Care Home Fish and Chips in Monkhams
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Monkhams. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Care home fish and chips in Monkhams
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How our care home fish and chips works in Monkhams
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch clubs and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries.
In Monkhams, care homes normally have limited parking, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van after dark
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A clear way in for the van
As a London location, Monkhams is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Care homes around Monkhams
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We cover Monkhams as standard, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like All Saints' Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Monkhams is on or near the A121, so access for the van is simple.
Anywhere in IG8, IG9 and E4, we can fry fresh for your residents. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Monkhams sits on or near the A121, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. If your venue is just outside Monkhams, we also cover Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Monkhams include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Schools near Monkhams include Trinity Catholic High School (under half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Monkhams suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Other occasions in Monkhams
Perfect for your care home visit in Monkhams
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
Whatever the occasion in Monkhams, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Family days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement village events
Visitors arriving by train should know that Highams Park station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan it with your catering manager
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Make it a regular event.
For event organisers in Monkhams
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Monkhams
Which station is closest to Monkhams?
Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in The Highams Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Monkhams?
Yes, we do. Monkhams is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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