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Care home fish and chip visits in St John's, Surrey
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in St John's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside days
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre treats
Care home fish and chips in St John's
Care home fish and chips in St John's, fried fresh
Your team knows your residents best, so we work with the home on portions and diets. For sheltered housing get-togethers and themed afternoons, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In St John's, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Care home visits in St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of St John's to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John's Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Brookwood Lye may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Care home visits anywhere in GU21 and GU22 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, wherever the van can park. St John's sits on or near the A324, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Close by, we cover care home visits in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in St John's?
For a treat residents will talk about, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in St John's. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in St John's
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose care home fish and chips in St John's?
It brings families in.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Themed afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ family gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that Woking station is about 1.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Families love being included.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A route in without tight gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In St John's, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Towns and villages near St John's
Also in St John's
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Questions from St John's
How far is St John's from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to St John's?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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