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Care Home Fish and Chips for Shobley events
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Shobley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
Care home fish and chips for Shobley events
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
About our care home fish and chips in Shobley
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. We are often asked to cater open days for families and day centre treats, serving gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural care homes near Shobley can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Who books care home fish and chips in Shobley?
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shobley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Retirement village events
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
Linbrook Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Shobley
Also in Shobley
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Organise staff to carry food in
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it is hot.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting for later visits
- Access the van can manage
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shobley
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Shobley: care homes and access
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shobley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shobley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a van visit. Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. Other places close to Shobley we cover include Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Shobley hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Garden visits in Shobley work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Shobley questions
Is Shobley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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