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Care home fish and chip visits in Westcott, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Westcott.
- Retirement village events
- Family days
- Themed afternoons
Fresh fish and chips in Westcott
For event organisers in Westcott
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westcott? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How our care home fish and chips works in Westcott
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fish and chip Fridays and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries.
Rural care homes near Westcott can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning a van visit in Westcott
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westcott and nearby villages. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Westcott to Guildford (9 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Some homes in Westcott have links with a local church such as St John's Community Hall, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westcott.
We cover care home visits in every part of the RH4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Westcott includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
Why choose care home fish and chips in Westcott?
It’s easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Westcott:
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
Old photos of Box Hill can spark conversation during a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
- Close to the garden or entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. December visits in Westcott are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Count families who are joining in
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it is hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
Questions from Westcott
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Westcott?
Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westcott.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Westcott?
Yes, we do. Westcott is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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