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Care home fish and chip visits in Upton, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Upton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Lunch for the care team
A chip van near Upton
Care home fish and chips in Upton, fried fresh
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. Whether it’s retirement housing and sheltered schemes and day centres and lunch clubs, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Upton, we park briefly in the home’s car park or drive, as agreed with the manager. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upton?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Upton
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
Families love being included.
Planning a van visit in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upton. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bexleyheath station serves Upton directly. If your residents have links with Trinity Baptist Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Anywhere in DA6, DA7 and DA16, we can fry fresh for your residents. Local streets include Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upton include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
As a London location, Upton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your care home visit. December visits in Upton are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for Upton
Which station is closest to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Bexleyheath station.
Can the van park in Danson Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you come every month?
Tell us how often you’d like a visit.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Upton?
It is an event as well as a meal, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Upton:
- Day centre treats
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement village events
Residents who remember days out at Wansunt Pit may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
- 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