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Care home fish and chip visits in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Care home fish and chips in Upper Farringdon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Care home fish and chips in Upper Farringdon
About our care home fish and chips in Upper Farringdon
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. For seaside-themed afternoons and care home summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Upper Farringdon, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your care home visit. In Upper Farringdon, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 4:00pm, suit lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Upper Farringdon: care homes and access
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your care home visit in Upper Farringdon will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.8 miles north. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit. Upper Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park.
For care home visits in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park. From Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Farringdon, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Upper Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile south)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Away from emergency access
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from bedroom windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Families love being included.
Upper Farringdon questions
Do you come out to small places like Upper Farringdon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Upper Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how often you’d like a visit.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What affects the price in Upper Farringdon
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your residents already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Upper Farringdon
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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Also in Upper Farringdon
Events we cater in Upper Farringdon
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 Upper Farringdon book the van for events such as:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Visiting days
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
Selborne Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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