Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Northington events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Northington.
- Care staff treats
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Planning an event in Northington?
Northington: your questions answered
How far is Northington from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Northington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How our care home fish and chips works in Northington
The care team knows each resident’s needs, so we work with the home on portions and diets. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for day centre treats and care staff treats.
For a care home near Northington, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not blocking ambulance bays
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Northington
Also in Northington
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning a van visit in Northington
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Northington and the surrounding area. Northington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St John the Evangelist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24. If your venue is just outside Northington, we also cover Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Northington
It turns a meal into an activity.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Visiting days
- Day centre treats
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Ask about smaller portions
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Count families who are joining in
We set up before the mealtime.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northington?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Garden visits in Northington work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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