Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Priddy's Hard events
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Priddy's Hard and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Themed afternoons
- Visiting days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Book the van in Priddy's Hard
Care home fish and chips in Priddy's Hard, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include friday fish and chip treats and sheltered housing get-togethers, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Priddy's Hard, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Priddy's Hard
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your residents already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Priddy's Hard
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Care home summer fairs
- Visiting days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Some homes in Priddy's Hard have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December visits in Priddy's Hard are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
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.
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For event organisers in Priddy's Hard
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
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
- Lighting for later visits
- A route in without tight gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Priddy's Hard: care homes and access
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Tell us where your care home visit in Priddy's Hard will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
West of the River Alver is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We cover care home visits in every part of PO12. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Priddy's Hard, we cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
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Questions from Priddy's Hard
Is Priddy's Hard close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Priddy's Hard too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park at the home?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Priddy's Hard?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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