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Care home fish and chip visits in Bidborough, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Bidborough and across Kent.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Family days
Planning an event in Bidborough?
How our care home fish and chips works in Bidborough
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater day centre treats and seaside days.
At a rural home near Bidborough, access matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Bidborough: your questions answered
How far is Bidborough from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Towns and villages near Bidborough
More for events in Bidborough
Planning a van visit in Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Bidborough book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Leigh (Kent) station is about 2.1 miles away. Some homes in Bidborough have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Lawrence, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Wherever your care home visit is in TN3 and TN4, we can bring the van to you. Your care home visit could be at a house on High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Bidborough
It brings families in, which residents love.
In Bidborough and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Seaside days
- Care home summer fairs
Old photos of Barden Lake can spark conversation during a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Check the spot with your manager
- Plan it with your catering manager
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bidborough?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book our van in Bidborough
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for residents to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Bidborough, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm.
- 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Bidborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
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.
- 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