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Care home fish and chip visits in Purley on Thames, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Purley on Thames.
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A chip van near Purley on Thames
About our care home fish and chips in Purley on Thames
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater residents’ family gatherings and lunch for the care team.
For a care home in a place like Purley on Thames, a chip van visit is a real treat. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Purley on Thames?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Care staff treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Residents’ celebrations
- Friday fish and chip treats
Families coming by rail can use the station: Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Fit the visit around routines
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Fish and chip days near Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Some homes in Purley on Thames have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Moor Copse Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We take the van to care home visits all over RG8, RG31 and RG4. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Purley on Thames we cover include Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. In Purley on Thames, 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Events in Purley on Thames and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Common questions in Purley on Thames
Could you trade in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Purley on Thames?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile away.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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