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Care home fish and chip visits in Purley, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Purley.
- Lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Care home summer fairs
A chip van near Purley
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Care home fish and chips in Purley, fried fresh
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch for the care team and lunch clubs.
In Purley, care homes generally have limited parking, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Purley, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Purley
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Purley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Make it a regular event.
Common questions in Purley
Which station is closest to Purley?
Purley station, in Purley itself.
What about parking in Purley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
What can residents choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Purley is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A chip van compared with other options
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Purley
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
More for events in Purley
Care homes around Purley
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. In and around Purley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. Purley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Purley is on or near the A2022, so access for the van is simple. For families visiting by train, Purley station is in Purley itself.
We take the van to care home visits all over the CR8, CR2 and CR5 postcode area. Whether your care home visit is on High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Purley sits on or near the A2022, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. If your venue is just outside Purley, we also cover Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Purley include Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles north) and Laleham Lea School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmers pub (under half a mile north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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