Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in North Stoneham
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in North Stoneham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Visiting days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips in North Stoneham
Care home fish and chips in North Stoneham, cooked to order
Some residents need texture-modified food, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. Whether it’s lunch for the care team and friday fish and chip treats, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural care homes near North Stoneham can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your care home visit in North Stoneham. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in North Stoneham suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
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 fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home visit in North Stoneham
It is easy to arrange.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in North Stoneham book the van for events such as:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
Some homes in North Stoneham have links with a local church such as St. Nicolas' Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
North Stoneham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like North Stoneham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to North Stoneham?
Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Where should the van go?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it’s level and safe; we’ll check access.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can residents choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover North Stoneham and the whole of Hampshire
North Stoneham: care homes and access
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Around North Stoneham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your residents. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Residents who remember days out at Flexford Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Anywhere in SO50, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside North Stoneham, we also cover Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Fleming Arms Public House (1 mile south)
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside, while it is hot.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
- 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