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Care home fish and chip visits in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Care home fish and chips in Staines-upon-Thames: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Planning an event in Staines-upon-Thames?
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your care home visit. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Staines-upon-Thames suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Staines-upon-Thames? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our care home fish and chips works in Staines-upon-Thames
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. Typical bookings include lunch clubs and care home summer fairs, with sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Staines-upon-Thames, a garden visit on a sunny day works beautifully. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Check the spot with your manager
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Count families who are joining in
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
Families love being included.
Common questions in Staines-upon-Thames
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Staines-upon-Thames?
Staines station, in Staines-upon-Thames itself.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than 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 does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you come to Staines-upon-Thames?
We do. Staines-upon-Thames is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where the van can park in Staines-upon-Thames
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van after dark
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Close to the garden or entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Who books care home fish and chips in Staines-upon-Thames?
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Some homes in Staines-upon-Thames have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in Staines-upon-Thames
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Care home visits in Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. People in Staines-upon-Thames book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Staines-upon-Thames is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Old photos of Staines Reservoirs can spark conversation during a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Staines-upon-Thames: Staines station.
This part of Surrey takes in TW18, TW20 and TW19, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Goring's Square and London Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Staines-upon-Thames on the A308 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Staines-upon-Thames includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (within half a mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a takeaway delivery, a van serves hot food on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it’s plated. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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