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Care home fish and chip visits in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Thorpe Green and across Surrey.
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips in Thorpe Green
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Thorpe Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Care home fish and chips in Thorpe Green, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and open days for families.
Rural care homes near Thorpe Green can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Fish and chip days near Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU25, we can fry fresh for your residents. Thorpe Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Residents who remember days out at St Ann's Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
We serve care home visits across the GU25 and TW20 postcode area. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to care home visits in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Thorpe Green include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan portion sizes with us
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Where the van can park in Thorpe Green
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from bedroom windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your care home visit in Thorpe Green
The home only needs to provide a parking spot and a plan for residents’ diets.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Themed afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Fish and chip Fridays
Some homes in Thorpe Green have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December visits in Thorpe Green are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Thorpe Green: your questions answered
Can the van park in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is Thorpe Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Thorpe Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Thorpe Green. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Thorpe Green
Also in Thorpe Green
- 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