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Care Home Fish and Chips in Mortlake
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Mortlake.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Themed afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
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How our care home fish and chips works in Mortlake
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. For day centre treats and birthday treats for residents, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a care home in Mortlake, a short stay in the car park works well, as agreed with the manager. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Mortlake
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Family days
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
If your residents have links with All Saints' Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Ask about smaller portions
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside, while it’s hot.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Mortlake: your questions answered
What about parking in Mortlake?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Mortlake?
Mortlake has its own station: Mortlake station.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
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The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Mortlake, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Compared with a takeaway delivery, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Mortlake and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a van visit in Mortlake
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Mortlake or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Mortlake is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Duke's Hollow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, Mortlake station serves Mortlake directly.
Anywhere in SW14, SW13 and SW15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A3003 close by, Mortlake is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Mortlake we cover include East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barnes Hospital (within half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Mortlake include Richmond Park Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Access the van can manage
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
As a London location, Mortlake 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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