Bracknell Forest · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Wick Hill
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Wick Hill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Family days
Planning an event in Wick Hill?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wick Hill?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
About our care home fish and chips in Wick Hill
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. Typical bookings include retirement housing and sheltered schemes and open days for families, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Care homes around Wick Hill are frequently in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Count families who are joining in
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Wick Hill is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Light near the van after dark
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Wick Hill
Which station is closest to Wick Hill?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Wick Hill from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Wick Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wick Hill and the rest of Bracknell Forest. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Fish and chip days near Wick Hill
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Across the RG12 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Wick Hill is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wick Hill to Reading (10 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Bracknell station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Heath Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Care home visits anywhere in RG12 and RG42 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your care home visit is on Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Wick Hill we cover include Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Wick Hill has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Garth Hill College (within half a mile south-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Old Manor House Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your care home visit in Wick Hill
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
Whatever the occasion in Wick Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
If your residents have links with Holy Trinity Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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