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Care home fish and chip visits in South Nutfield, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in South Nutfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch for the care team
- Visiting days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Care home fish and chips in South Nutfield
South Nutfield: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is South Nutfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you come every month?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in South Nutfield
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Typical bookings include care staff treats and themed afternoons, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
Near South Nutfield, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Access the van can manage
- Not blocking ambulance bays
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning a van visit in South Nutfield
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Give us the address of your care home visit in South Nutfield, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Some homes in South Nutfield have links with a local church such as Christ Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Families coming by rail can use the station: Nutfield station serves South Nutfield directly. South Nutfield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. From Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near South Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (0.9 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Who books care home fish and chips in South Nutfield?
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In South Nutfield, people book us for events such as:
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Residents who remember days out at Mercers Lake may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Garden visits in South Nutfield work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- 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.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. 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.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in South Nutfield
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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