Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Newtown, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Newtown.
- Family days
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips for Newtown events
How our care home fish and chips works in Newtown
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate. Typical bookings include lunch for the care team and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, with gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Newtown, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Newtown?
Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
What affects the price in Newtown
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Nearby places to Newtown
Other occasions in Newtown
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a summer visit in Newtown, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Newtown: care homes and access
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your care home visit in Newtown, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Newtown is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south. St Clair's Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Newtown
It’s easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Newtown, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
- Residents’ celebrations
Some homes in Newtown have links with a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newtown? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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