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Care Home Fish and Chips in Temple Fortune
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Temple Fortune? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement village events
A chip van near Temple Fortune
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count families who are joining in
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Temple Fortune
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. We’re frequently asked to cater family days and lunch for the care team, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Temple Fortune, we park briefly in the home’s car park or drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your care home visit in Temple Fortune
It is an event as well as a meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Temple Fortune, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch clubs
- Lunch for the care team
For families visiting by train, Brent Cross West station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Close to the garden or entrance
Temple Fortune is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip days near Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. From the centre of Temple Fortune to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Fortune to London (about 7 miles away).
If your residents have links with Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Temple Fortune is on or near the A598, so access for the van is simple.
We serve care home visits across the NW11, NW4 and N3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your care home visit is on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A598 close by, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to for your care home visit. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Fortune include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include The Henrietta Barnett School (under half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
Places near Temple Fortune
What else we do in Temple Fortune
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Temple Fortune
Could you trade in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple Fortune?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. For a summer visit in Temple Fortune, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Temple Fortune
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and 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