Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Sarisbury
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Sarisbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Care staff treats
- Day centre treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
A chip van near Sarisbury
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Sarisbury
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater care staff treats and residents’ family gatherings.
Care homes around Sarisbury are often in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Sarisbury
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Visiting days
- Lunch clubs
If your residents have links with Church of St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Sarisbury: care homes and access
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home visit is in the SO31 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Sarisbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
Old photos of Swanwick Lakes can spark conversation during a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Anywhere in SO31, we can fry fresh for your residents. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Sarisbury we cover include Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Coldeast (under half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Sarisbury
What’s the nearest station to Sarisbury?
Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to Sarisbury?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Sarisbury and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sarisbury
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Garden visits in Sarisbury work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Sarisbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- A route in without tight gates
- Lighting for later visits
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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