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Care home fish and chip visits in New Southgate, Greater London
Care home fish and chips in New Southgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Lunch for the care team
A chip van near New Southgate
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In New Southgate, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in New Southgate
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater day centre treats and care home summer fairs.
For a care home in New Southgate, a short stay in the car park works well. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for New Southgate
What’s the nearest station to New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
Can the van park in O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Can the van come to New Southgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Southgate and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A clear way in for the van
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not blocking ambulance bays
New Southgate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in New Southgate
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in New Southgate, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Plan portion sizes with us
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Families love being included.
Fish and chip days near New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. For care home visits in New Southgate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. New Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from New Southgate to London (8 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Barfield Allotments Nature Park may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Some homes in New Southgate have links with a local church such as St Paul's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Here we cover the N11, N10 and N14 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. New Southgate is on the A1003 and A1110, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to New Southgate we cover include Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in New Southgate
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Greater London, including New Southgate
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Places near New Southgate
What else we do in New Southgate
- 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