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Care home fish and chip visits in Wymering, Portsmouth
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Wymering.
- Lunch clubs
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in Wymering?
Care home fish and chips in Wymering, fried fresh
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. For residents’ family gatherings and lunch for the care team, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Around Wymering, homes often have a drive and garden. Let us know about the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we serve in Wymering
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wymering, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement village events
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
With the A397 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Wymering: care homes and access
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We take a fish and chip van visit to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Wymering and nearby villages. We take the van to all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Wymering has its own station, Cosham station. Some homes in Wymering have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We cover care home visits in every part of the PO6 and PO2 postcode area. Whether your care home visit is on Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Wymering is on the A397, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Wymering includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wymering include UTC Portsmouth (1 mile south) and Springfield School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (less than half a mile east)
Places near Wymering
What else we do in Wymering
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Wymering
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for residents to gather round
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Wymering
Which station is closest to Wymering?
Wymering has its own station: Cosham station.
Could you trade in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can portions be smaller?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Do you cover Wymering?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wymering is within our area and the rest of Portsmouth. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or PO6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. December visits in Wymering 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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