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Care home fish and chip visits in Tokers Green, Reading
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Tokers Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Visiting days
- Lunch clubs
Care home fish and chips in Tokers Green
Perfect for your care home visit in Tokers Green
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement village events
- Visiting days
- Birthday treats for residents
- Day centre treats
Families coming by rail can use the station: Tilehurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
How our care home fish and chips works in Tokers Green
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for lunch for the care team and seaside days.
Near Tokers Green, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Light near the van after dark
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tokers Green
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Care home visits in Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For a care home visit in Tokers Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Tokers Green. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Old photos of Fobney Island Wetland Reserve can spark conversation during a van visit. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a van visit.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Tokers Green we cover include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Tokers Green questions
Which station is closest to Tokers Green?
Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Tokers Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
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The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December visits in Tokers Green are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
What affects the price in Tokers Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
- 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