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Care Home Fish and Chips in Aldington Frith
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Aldington Frith.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Care home fish and chips in Aldington Frith
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Aldington Frith is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Aldington Frith? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home fish and chips in Aldington Frith, fried fresh
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. For summer fêtes and open days and birthday treats for residents, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Aldington Frith, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Care homes around Aldington Frith
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Old photos of Hatch Park can spark conversation during a van visit. Aldington Frith is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home visit is on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Aldington Frith, we also cover Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Aldington Frith
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Open days for families
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Organise staff to carry food in
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Make it a regular event.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from emergency access
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so it is not lukewarm by the time it’s plated. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Aldington Frith and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Also near Aldington Frith
Also in Aldington Frith
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Aldington Frith
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Aldington Frith close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about residents on soft diets?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
- 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