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Care home fish and chip visits in Warlingham, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Warlingham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family days
- Care home summer fairs
- Themed afternoons
Planning an event in Warlingham?
How our care home fish and chips works in Warlingham
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. We’re often asked to cater retirement village events and care staff treats, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a care home in a place like Warlingham, a chip van visit is a real treat. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Fit the visit around routines
- Ask about smaller portions
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Families love being included.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. December visits in Warlingham are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Warlingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Lighting for later visits
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Warlingham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Warlingham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Perfect for your care home visit in Warlingham
It is food residents know and enjoy.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Family days
- Themed afternoons
- Birthday treats for residents
Nore Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
A chip van compared with other options
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Common questions in Warlingham
Is Warlingham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Warlingham?
Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Do you come to Warlingham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Warlingham is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
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’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Planning a van visit in Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Give us the address of your care home visit in Warlingham, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Warlingham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Warlingham is on or near the B269 and B270, so access for the van is simple. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre.
We take the van to care home visits all over CR6 and CR3 and the streets around it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Warlingham include the B269 and B270, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Warlingham include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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