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Care Home Fish and Chips for Seale events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Seale and across Surrey.
- Day centre treats
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
Planning an event in Seale?
How our care home fish and chips works in Seale
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for seaside-themed afternoons and day centres and lunch clubs.
At a rural home near Seale, access matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Fish and chip days near Seale
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van visit to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Seale. Seale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Seale to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Ash station, about 1.9 miles north. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Laurence, is a good occasion for a van visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Seale.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Seale we cover include Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
A little further out are Seale and Tongham (within half a mile south-west) and Ash Museum (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (1.4 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (1 mile north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Seale
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Other occasions in Seale
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Seale
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Seale and across Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. For a summer visit in Seale, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Questions from Seale
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
- 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