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Care Home Fish and Chips for Salfords events
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Salfords? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ family gatherings
- A monthly fish and chip day
Care home fish and chips in Salfords
Who books care home fish and chips in Salfords?
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Salfords, people book us for occasions like:
- Visiting days
- Care staff treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Some homes in Salfords have links with a local church such as Christ the King, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Care home fish and chips in Salfords, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. Typical bookings include lunch clubs and birthday treats for residents, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Salfords, tell us about lanes and the drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Fish and chip days near Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Salfords and nearby villages. Salfords is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Salfords to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Reigate Heath may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. For families visiting by train, Salfords has its own station, Salfords station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Salfords.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Salfords, we cover South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Salfords include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, Salfords has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
FAQs for Salfords
Which station is closest to Salfords?
Salfords has its own station: Salfords station.
Is Salfords too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how often you’d like a visit.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it’s a lovely chance for families to visit.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Close to the garden or entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Salfords
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Salfords
What else we do in Salfords
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Salfords
Organising a club, school or community event in Salfords? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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