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Care home fish and chip visits in Stratfield Mortimer, West Berkshire
Care home fish and chips in Stratfield Mortimer: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Care home fish and chips for Stratfield Mortimer events
Care home fish and chips in Stratfield Mortimer, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. We’re frequently asked to cater themed afternoons and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Stratfield Mortimer, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Stratfield Mortimer suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Stratfield Mortimer and the whole of West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Stratfield Mortimer
Do you come out to small places like Stratfield Mortimer?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stratfield Mortimer from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where should the van go?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it’s level and safe.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning a van visit in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Stratfield Mortimer and the surrounding area. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Stratfield Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If your residents have links with Saint John The Evangelist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Visitors arriving by train should know that Mortimer station is in Stratfield Mortimer itself.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Stratfield Mortimer, we also cover Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Stratfield Mortimer include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Ask about smaller portions
- Check the spot with your manager
Service fits around the home’s routines.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Occasions we serve in Stratfield Mortimer
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stratfield Mortimer and West Berkshire:
- Visiting days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Themed afternoons
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Old photos of Hosehill Lake can spark conversation during a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- A clear way in for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
- 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