West Berkshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Upper Eddington
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Upper Eddington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ celebrations
Book the van in Upper Eddington
How our care home fish and chips works in Upper Eddington
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. Whether it’s friday fish and chip treats and staff thank-you lunches at the home, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Upper Eddington, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
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Where the van can park in Upper Eddington
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Care homes around Upper Eddington
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Upper Eddington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Eddington to Reading (about 23 miles away).
Some homes in Upper Eddington have links with a local church such as Hungerford Methodist Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Upper Eddington is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of RG17. Whether your care home visit is on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Upper Eddington on the A4, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Upper Eddington we cover include Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
The countryside around Upper Eddington includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Schools near Upper Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Amore pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Upper Eddington
How far is Upper Eddington from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Upper Eddington?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Occasions we serve in Upper Eddington
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Upper Eddington book the van for occasions like:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Seaside days
- Open days for families
Upper Eddington is on or near the A4, so access for the van is simple.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Upper Eddington, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Upper Eddington? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Upper Eddington
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your residents already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
- 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