Hampshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Winchester
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Winchester.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Care home fish and chips in Winchester
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, Winchester has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips in Winchester, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed afternoons and care home summer fairs.
Care homes and retirement housing in Winchester vary from large sites to small homes. We’ll agree a level spot clear of emergency access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Winchester?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Winchester hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Winchester? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Winchester
Other occasions in Winchester
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What affects the price in Winchester
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Winchester questions
Is Winchester close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Winchester?
Winchester station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do residents’ portions?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Occasions we serve in Winchester
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Winchester and Hampshire:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
- Seaside days
- Open days for families
Winnall Moors is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Care homes around Winchester
Winchester is in Hampshire. For care home visits in Winchester, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Winchester is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Winchester to Southampton (10 miles away).
If your residents have links with St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Winchester is on or near the A31 and A32, so access for the van is simple.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as The Square, Market Street and Market Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Winchester on the A31 and A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Winchester has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Winchester
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for later visits
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A route in without tight gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Fit the visit around routines
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
- 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