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Care home fish and chip visits in Murrell Green, Hampshire
Care home fish and chips in Murrell Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips in Murrell Green
Murrell Green: your questions answered
Is Murrell Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Murrell Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about residents on soft diets?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Care home fish and chips in Murrell Green, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fêtes and open days and lunch for the care team, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a care home near Murrell Green, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Murrell Green?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Murrell Green book the van for events such as:
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Family days
- Care staff treats
- Retirement village events
Dogmersfield Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Murrell Green is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning a van visit in Murrell Green
Murrell Green is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG27, we can fry fresh for your residents. Murrell Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Murrell Green to Reading (11 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Winchfield station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John the Evangelist, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Murrell Green, we also cover West Green (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile west), Phoenix Green (1 mile east), Winchfield (1 mile east) and Hook Common (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Murrell Green include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Murrell Green
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the spot with your manager
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Make it a regular event.
Towns and villages near Murrell Green
Other occasions in Murrell Green
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Away from bedroom windows
- A clear way in for the van
- A lit spot for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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