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Care home fish and chip visits in Wickham, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Wickham and across Hampshire.
- Day centre treats
- Open days for families
- Lunch for the care team
Care home fish and chips in Wickham
Care home fish and chips in Wickham, cooked to order
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We are frequently asked to cater lunch clubs and residents’ celebrations, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Care homes around Wickham are often in converted houses with a drive. Let us know about the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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What else we do in Wickham
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- With the serving side away from windows
- A clear way in for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wickham
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home visits in Wickham
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your care home visit in Wickham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at St Clair's Meadow may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
We cover care home visits in every part of PO17 and the streets around it. Whether your care home visit is on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Wickham on the A32 and A334, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For care home visits just outside Wickham, we cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Wickham
How far is Wickham from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Wickham?
Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wickham.
Can the van come to Wickham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wickham is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Wickham
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your care home visit in Wickham
Families enjoy joining in.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wickham and Hampshire:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- A monthly fish and chip day
The A32 and A334 make Wickham a simple journey for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Residents typically gather round the hatch once service starts. December visits in Wickham are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Fit the visit around routines
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can 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