Surrey · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Old Malden
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Old Malden.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
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The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your care home visit. In summer, Old Malden has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Care home fish and chips in Old Malden, cooked to order
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for retirement village events and a monthly fish and chip day.
Around Old Malden, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Places near Old Malden
What else we do in Old Malden
Planning a van visit in Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Care home visits in Old Malden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, is a good occasion for a van visit. Tolworth Court Farm Fields is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
This part of Surrey takes in KT19, KT4 and KT5, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Old Malden, we cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Old Malden
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Open days for families
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A chip van compared with other options
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Old Malden hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Check the spot with your manager
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Make it a regular event.
What affects the price in Old Malden
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Light near the van after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Old Malden
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Old Malden questions
What’s the nearest station to Old Malden?
Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Old Malden from London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you come every month?
We are happy to talk about repeat visits.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
- 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