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Care Home Fish and Chips for Thruxton events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Thruxton.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Care home fish and chips for Thruxton events
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A clear way in for the van
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Thruxton
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. We are often asked to cater visiting days and day centres and lunch clubs, with mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Thruxton, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Also near Thruxton
Other occasions in Thruxton
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Thruxton hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Thruxton: your questions answered
Is Thruxton close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Thruxton?
Grateley station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you cover Thruxton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Thruxton is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Ask about smaller portions
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Planning a van visit in Thruxton
Thruxton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thruxton. Thruxton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Old photos of Quarley Hill can spark conversation during a van visit. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
For care home visits in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Lambourne Way, Lambourne Close and Stanbury Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Thruxton we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile east), East Cholderton (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Thruxton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Thruxton
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Thruxton book the van for events such as:
- Day centre treats
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside days
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Thruxton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. In Thruxton, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:10pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Thruxton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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