Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Red Rice, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Red Rice? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Care staff treats
- Themed afternoons
Book the van in Red Rice
Care home fish and chips in Red Rice, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, away from emergency routes. Typical bookings include visiting days and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
At a rural home near Red Rice, access matters so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Red Rice?
It is an event as well as a meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
- Retirement village events
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for residents to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Away from bedroom windows
- A route in without tight gates
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Red Rice
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Care home visits in Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Care home visits in Red Rice are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Red Rice to Southampton (19 miles away).
Old photos of Mill Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Wherever your care home visit is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your residents. From Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Red Rice includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Red Rice include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. 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.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Red Rice, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
FAQs for Red Rice
Which station is closest to Red Rice?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Red Rice too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do residents’ portions?
We will plan portions with the home.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
- 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