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Care Home Fish and Chips in Rudmore
Care home fish and chips in Rudmore: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Visiting days
- Care staff treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Care home fish and chips for Rudmore events
Rudmore: care homes and access
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Rudmore is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rudmore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
The M275 and A2047 make Rudmore a simple journey for the van. Residents who remember days out at Milton Locks may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2 and PO1. From Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. If your venue is just outside Rudmore, we also cover North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How our care home fish and chips works in Rudmore
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. For day centre treats and family days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Rudmore, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Rudmore
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In summer, Rudmore has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Check the spot with your manager
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
What affects the price in Rudmore
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or PO2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Away from bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Rudmore questions
Which station is closest to Rudmore?
The closest is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
- 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