Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Winkfield Street events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Winkfield Street and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centre treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips in Winkfield Street
Care home visits in Winkfield Street
Winkfield Street is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your care home visit in Winkfield Street will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Winkfield Street is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Martins Heron station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit.
We serve care home visits across the SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Winkfield Street and Winkfield Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Maiden's Green (1 mile south-west), Brockhill (1 mile south-west), Nuptown (1 mile north-west), Warfield (1 mile west) and Winkfield Row (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (5 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (6 miles north) and Dedworth (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.6 miles south) and The Lexicon (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Winkfield Street include Bray Pit.
- Local schools include Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Winning Post pub (under half a mile east)
Care home fish and chips in Winkfield Street, cooked to order
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team. Whether it’s day centre treats and summer fêtes and open days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Near Winkfield Street, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Winkfield Street (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Residents typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Winkfield Street suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
FAQs for Winkfield Street
How far is Winkfield Street from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Winkfield Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where will the van park?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Winkfield Street.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for later visits
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your care home visit in Winkfield Street
Families enjoy joining in.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Winkfield Street book the van for events such as:
- Care staff treats
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Friday fish and chip treats
Residents who remember days out at Bray Pit may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Room service goes up covered and hot.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Winkfield Street and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- 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