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Care home fish and chip visits in Up Somborne, Hampshire
Care home fish and chips in Up Somborne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Care staff treats
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Up Somborne
How our care home fish and chips works in Up Somborne
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. Whether it is fish and chip Fridays and sheltered housing get-togethers, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Up Somborne, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
For event organisers in Up Somborne
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
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What else we do in Up Somborne
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Up Somborne
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Access the van can manage
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Up Somborne suit lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Up Somborne
How far is Up Somborne from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Up Somborne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you cover Up Somborne?
We do. We serve events in Up Somborne and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Events we cater in Up Somborne
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
In Up Somborne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Family days
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
If your residents have links with All Saints Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Care home visits in Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For care home visits in Up Somborne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
We cover care home visits in every part of the SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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