Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Old Basing, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Old Basing and the surrounding area.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
A chip van near Old Basing
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Old Basing
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for residents’ celebrations and day centres and lunch clubs.
Around Old Basing, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Basing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Count families who are joining in
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Fit the visit around routines
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Events we cater in Old Basing
It’s easy to arrange.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Old Basing, people book us for occasions like:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centre treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
Some homes in Old Basing have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Old Basing
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Away from bedroom windows
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip days near Old Basing
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Old Basing to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Old Basing is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Old Basing to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Basingstoke station is about 2 miles away. Old photos of The Mill Field can spark conversation during a van visit.
We take the van to care home visits all over the RG24 postcode area. From The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Old Basing include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your care home visit. In Old Basing, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Old Basing: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Old Basing from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
- 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