Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Southwood, Hampshire
Care home fish and chips in Southwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Care home fish and chips for Southwood events
For event organisers in Southwood
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Southwood
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater friday fish and chip treats and birthday treats for residents.
Care homes around Southwood are often in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Questions from Southwood
How far is Southwood from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Southwood?
Fleet station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Southwood?
It’s easy to arrange.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centre treats
- Lunch for the care team
Ball Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- With the serving side away from windows
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Fish and chip days near Southwood
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Tell us where your care home visit in Southwood will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Southwood to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Fleet station is about 1.5 miles away. If your residents have links with St John the Baptist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14 and GU51. Local streets include Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Southwood we cover include Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Southwood include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Southwood and the whole of Hampshire
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home visit in Southwood. December visits in Southwood are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Southwood
Also in Southwood
- 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