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Care home fish and chip visits in Wexham Court, Slough
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Wexham Court and the surrounding area.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch for the care team
- Themed afternoons
Fresh fish and chips in Wexham Court
A chip van compared with other options
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Wexham Court
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. Typical bookings include friday fish and chip treats and seaside days, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Wexham Court, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Wexham Court
Other occasions in Wexham Court
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first residents wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Wexham Court, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:55pm and 7:05pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Why choose care home fish and chips in Wexham Court?
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Lunch clubs
Some homes in Wexham Court have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
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’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Wexham Court: care homes and access
Wexham Court is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Across the SL2 area, we can fry fresh for your residents. Wexham Court is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Slough station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Stoke Common may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Wherever your care home visit is in SL2 and SL3, we can fry fresh for your residents. Whether your care home visit is on Church Lane, Wexham Road and Century Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Wexham Court, we also cover Wexham Street (1 mile north), George Green (1 mile south-east), Stoke Poges (1 mile north), Middlegreen (2 miles south-east) and Upton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (3 miles west), Burnham (4 miles west), Datchet (3 miles south), Huntercombe (3 miles west), Ditton (3 miles south) and Poyle (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (3 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Wexham Court include Wexham Court Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Wexham Court
Is Wexham Court close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Wexham Court?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can portions be smaller?
We will plan portions with the home.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Families love being included.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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