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Care Home Fish and Chips for Nutfield events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Nutfield? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
- Lunch clubs
A chip van near Nutfield
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
About our care home fish and chips in Nutfield
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. For sheltered housing get-togethers and lunch clubs, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Rural care homes near Nutfield can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Nutfield?
It brings families in, which residents love.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care staff treats
- Seaside days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Garden visits in Nutfield work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Nutfield: care homes and access
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Nutfield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Nutfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Mercers Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Nutfield, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home visits in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a care home visit at a home on High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Nutfield include the A25, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. If your venue is just outside Nutfield, we also cover South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Nutfield includes Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
A chip van compared with other options
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Nutfield hosts choose us
- We cover Nutfield and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Nutfield
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Nutfield Marshes?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Do you come to Nutfield?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Nutfield and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Nutfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Where the van can park in Nutfield
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Nutfield
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Ask about smaller portions
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Make it a regular event.
Places near Nutfield
More for events in Nutfield
- 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