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Care home fish and chip visits in Redlands, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Redlands and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
A chip van near Redlands
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Redlands
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater friday fish and chip treats and summer fêtes and open days, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Redlands, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your care home visit. In Redlands, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- 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.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Count families who are joining in
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
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Nearby places to Redlands
Also in Redlands
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it’s plated. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Redlands
It is easy to arrange.
In Redlands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days for families
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Visiting days
Some homes in Redlands have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Fish and chip days near Redlands
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Redlands is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Redlands is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Beacon Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
For care home visits in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Redlands we cover include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Redlands includes Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for later visits
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- With the serving side away from windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Redlands
Which station is closest to Redlands?
Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Redlands?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Redlands, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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