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Care Home Fish and Chips in Ockham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Ockham.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Ockham
Occasions we serve in Ockham
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch for the care team
- Open days for families
- Day centre treats
Residents who remember days out at Boldermere Lake may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Ockham
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. For day centre treats and fish and chip Fridays, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Ockham, tell us about lanes and the drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, Ockham has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Ockham: care homes and access
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Ockham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ockham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ockham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Some homes in Ockham have links with a local church such as All Saints' Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockham.
Here we cover the GU23 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
If you’re 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
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Ockham
How far is Ockham from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we will explain the options.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
A chip van compared with other options
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Ockham
- We cover Ockham and the whole of Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
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More for events in Ockham
- 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