Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Old Netley
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 Old Netley.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- A monthly fish and chip day
A chip van near Old Netley
Care home fish and chips in Old Netley, fried fresh
The care team knows each resident’s needs, so we work with the home on portions and diets. For lunch clubs and sheltered housing get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a care home near Old Netley, tell us about lanes and the drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning a van visit in Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home visit is in the SO31 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Netley Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Old Netley have links with a local church such as St Paul’s Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Old Netley, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home visit is in SO31, we can fry fresh for your residents. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Old Netley we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Schools near Old Netley include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile east)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Old Netley
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Old Netley: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, and families love joining in.
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 you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Old Netley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Netley. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Count families who are joining in
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What else we do in Old Netley
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Old Netley, 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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