Hampshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in West Wellow, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in West Wellow and the surrounding area.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ family gatherings
Care home fish and chips in West Wellow
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Families love being included.
About our care home fish and chips in West Wellow
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and visiting days.
Near West Wellow, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in West Wellow
What’s the nearest station to West Wellow?
Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like West Wellow?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Do you come to West Wellow?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including West Wellow. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Nearby places to West Wellow
What else we do in West Wellow
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in West Wellow
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Whatever the occasion in West Wellow, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Lunch clubs
- Visiting days
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Margaret, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Wellow
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Care home visits in West Wellow
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For care home visits in West Wellow, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around West Wellow. West Wellow is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from West Wellow to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Romsey station is about 4.2 miles away. Copythorne Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of West Wellow.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For care home visits just outside West Wellow, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near West Wellow include Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including West Wellow
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Garden visits in West Wellow work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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