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Care home fish and chip visits in Old Woking, Surrey
Care home fish and chips in Old Woking: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ celebrations
- Summer fêtes and open days
Care home fish and chips in Old Woking
Old Woking: care homes and access
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Around Old Woking, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your residents. Old Woking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Residents who remember days out at Papercourt Marshes may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. If your residents have links with St Peter's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Old Woking is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We serve care home visits across GU22 and GU23. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover care home visits in Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Care home fish and chips in Old Woking, fried fresh
Care homes, retirement housing and day centres all book visits, for one-off events and regular visits. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch for the care team and fish and chip Fridays.
For a care home near Old Woking, tell us about lanes and the drive. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Count families who are joining in
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Who books care home fish and chips in Old Woking?
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Family days
- Care staff treats
- Birthday treats for residents
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Old Woking. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Old Woking
- Classic food your residents already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Old Woking questions
Is Old Woking too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Old Woking?
Woking station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Woking.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A lit spot for evening service
- A clear way in for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Old Woking, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit 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.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Old Woking? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Old Woking, and we will check the date and send a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, 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.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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