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Care Home Fish and Chips for Springvale events
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Springvale and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Birthday treats for residents
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Springvale events
How our care home fish and chips works in Springvale
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement village events and residents’ celebrations.
In Springvale, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Springvale, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Springvale?
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Retirement village events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Mary's Church Hall, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Care homes around Springvale
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a care home visit in Springvale, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Springvale. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Old photos of Winnall Moors can spark conversation during a van visit.
For care home visits in SO23, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Springvale, we cover Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Springvale include Henry Beaufort School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (0.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Springvale
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Also in Springvale
Common questions in Springvale
Which station is closest to Springvale?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Springvale close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van come to Springvale?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Springvale and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Springvale hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Springvale
- 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