Buckinghamshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Stone, Buckinghamshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Stone and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Lunch clubs
- Lunch for the care team
Planning an event in Stone?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Stone
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Whether it’s retirement village events and a monthly fish and chip day, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Stone, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Stone (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Stone
What else we do in Stone
Care homes around Stone
Stone is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Around Stone, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your residents. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Stone to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Old photos of Snakemoor can spark conversation during a van visit. Stone is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Church Way, Raven Forge and Badgers Rise, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to care home visits in Hartwell (1 mile east), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Haydon Hill (2 miles north-east), Fleet Marston (2 miles north) and Southcourt (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (3 miles north-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.3 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Stone include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Events we cater in Stone
It’s an event as well as a meal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stone, people book us for occasions like:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Care staff treats
If your residents have links with Church of St John the Baptist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Stone is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Stone
- We cover Stone and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Lighting for later visits
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Stone
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Stone?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where will the van park?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
- 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