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Care home fish and chip visits in Baker's Cross, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Baker's Cross.
- Care staff treats
- Care home summer fairs
- Fish and chip Fridays
Planning an event in Baker's Cross?
How our care home fish and chips works in Baker's Cross
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and care staff treats.
At a rural home near Baker's Cross, access matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Perfect for your care home visit in Baker's Cross
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
Some homes in Baker's Cross have links with a local church such as Church of St Dunstan, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a van visit in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Care home visits in Baker's Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Baker's Cross is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area. Local streets include Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Baker's Cross
Organising a club, school or community event in Baker's Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll 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.
Where the van can park in Baker's Cross
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for evening service
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Nearby places to Baker's Cross
Also in Baker's Cross
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. With darkness by about 3:55pm in December, winter van visits in Baker's Cross suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Baker's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Baker's Cross questions
Is Baker's Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Baker's Cross?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so it is not lukewarm by the time it is 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. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Baker's Cross
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Baker's Cross and the whole of Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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