Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Nether Wallop
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Nether Wallop.
- Lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Care home summer fairs
A chip van near Nether Wallop
Care home fish and chips in Nether Wallop, fried fresh
Staff get a break from the usual routine. For seaside days and a monthly fish and chip day, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
Near Nether Wallop, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Fit the visit around routines
- Count families who are joining in
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Towns and villages near Nether Wallop
Also in Nether Wallop
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Nether Wallop: your questions answered
Is Nether Wallop too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Nether Wallop from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Nether Wallop?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Nether Wallop. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Who books care home fish and chips in Nether Wallop?
Families enjoy joining in.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Nether Wallop, people book us for events such as:
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Old photos of Boscombe Down East can spark conversation during a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Planning a van visit in Nether Wallop
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Nether Wallop come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Some homes in Nether Wallop have links with a local church such as Church of St Andrew, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
For care home visits in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Church Hill; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to care home visits in Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Open spaces near Nether Wallop include Boscombe Down East.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Butchers Arms (less than half a mile west)
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Residents generally gather round the hatch once service starts. In Nether Wallop, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Nether Wallop
- We cover Nether Wallop and the whole of Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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