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Care Home Fish and Chips for Mortimer events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Mortimer.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Care home summer fairs
A chip van near Mortimer
Care home fish and chips in Mortimer, fried fresh
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. For day centres and lunch clubs and residents’ celebrations, we will put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a care home in a place like Mortimer, a chip van visit is a real treat. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Count families who are joining in
- Organise staff to carry food in
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Mortimer, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Mortimer
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Classic food your residents already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for residents to gather round
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Mortimer
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Mortimer, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Who books care home fish and chips in Mortimer?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Mortimer, people book us for events such as:
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
- Lunch for the care team
If your residents have links with Mortimer Methodist Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
Care home visits in Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Mortimer or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (6 miles away).
Old photos of Hosehill Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles away.
We take the van to care home visits all over RG7 and the streets around it. Whether your care home visit is on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Mortimer, we cover Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
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Mortimer: your questions answered
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Mortimer close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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