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Care home fish and chip visits in The Holt, Wokingham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in The Holt.
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
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Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in The Holt
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. Whether it is family days and a monthly fish and chip day, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near The Holt, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Access the van can manage
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near The Holt
Other occasions in The Holt
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
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 usually simpler.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
We set up before the mealtime.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In The Holt, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a van visit in The Holt
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around The Holt and nearby villages. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Old photos of Weycock Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
For care home visits in RG10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Blakes Lane and Bath Road, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside The Holt, we cover Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around The Holt includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near The Holt include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your care home visit in The Holt
It’s food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in The Holt book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside days
- Open days for families
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in The Holt
Is The Holt close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Is The Holt too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Tell us how often you’d like a visit.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Holt.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in The Holt? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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