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Care home fish and chip visits in Tilford, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Tilford.
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Seaside days
Care home fish and chips in Tilford
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Check the spot with your manager
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
About our care home fish and chips in Tilford
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for care staff treats and residents’ family gatherings.
Rural care homes near Tilford can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
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Tilford: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Tilford?
Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Where should the van go?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Tilford?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Tilford?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tilford and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Tilford: care homes and access
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We serve care home visits at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tilford and the surrounding area. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Farnham Heath may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Some homes in Tilford have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tilford, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of GU10. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Schools near Tilford include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tilford
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your care home visit. Garden visits in Tilford work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home visit in Tilford
It turns a meal into an activity.
Whatever the occasion in Tilford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Open days for families
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centres and lunch clubs
For families visiting by train, Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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