Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in North Boarhunt, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit to North Boarhunt and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
Planning an event in North Boarhunt?
How our care home fish and chips works in North Boarhunt
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for summer fêtes and open days and a monthly fish and chip day.
At a rural home near North Boarhunt, access matters. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in North Boarhunt
It turns a meal into an activity.
Whatever the occasion in North Boarhunt, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Lunch for the care team
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Family days
- Birthday treats for residents
Some homes in North Boarhunt 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 to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
North Boarhunt questions
How far is North Boarhunt from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is North Boarhunt too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, and families love joining in.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- With the serving side away from windows
- A clear way in for the van
- Lighting for later visits
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cover North Boarhunt and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for residents to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Garden visits in North Boarhunt work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
North Boarhunt: care homes and access
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of North Boarhunt to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Boarhunt to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Portchester station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at St Clair's Meadow may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
We cover care home visits in every part of the PO17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near North Boarhunt include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- 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