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Care Home Fish and Chips for Swallowfield events
Care home fish and chips in Swallowfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Residents’ celebrations
- Family days
Book the van in Swallowfield
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Swallowfield
We park close to the entrance or garden, away from emergency routes. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches at the home and open days for families, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
At a rural home near Swallowfield, access matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Swallowfield
It is an event as well as a meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Swallowfield book the van for occasions like:
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Visiting days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swallowfield?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why Swallowfield hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Fish and chip days near Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Swallowfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Swallowfield is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. Old photos of The Marshes Local Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a van visit.
Wherever your care home visit is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from bedroom windows
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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Questions from Swallowfield
What’s the nearest station to Swallowfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
For event organisers in Swallowfield
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Swallowfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Garden visits in Swallowfield work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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- 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