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Care Home Fish and Chips in Portmore
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Portmore.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
A chip van near Portmore
Care home fish and chips in Portmore, cooked to order
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include lunch for the care team and fish and chip Fridays, with cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
At a rural home near Portmore, access matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Care home visits in Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Portmore or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Old photos of Boldre Foreshore can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, Lymington Town station is about 1.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Portmore, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Portmore we cover include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose care home fish and chips in Portmore?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Portmore, people book us for events such as:
- Lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Some homes in Portmore have links with a local church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
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Questions from Portmore
Which station is closest to Portmore?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Portmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Portmore.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Portmore, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Portmore hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Portmore
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portmore? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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