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Care Home Fish and Chips for Blendon events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Blendon and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Care staff treats
- Birthday treats for residents
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Care home fish and chips for Blendon events
Blendon: care homes and access
Blendon is about 1 mile south-east of Welling, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA5, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Blendon to London (10 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Wansunt Pit may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Some homes in Blendon have links with a local church such as St James the Great, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
We cover care home visits in every part of DA5, DA15 and DA6 and the streets around it. Your care home visit could be at a house on Penn Lane, Hurst Road and Brook Lane, wherever the van can park. You will find Blendon on the A221, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For care home visits just outside Blendon, we cover Bexley (1 mile south-east), Crook Log (1 mile north), Welling (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east) and Bexleyheath (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bexley Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Hurst Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.8 miles north-east)
How our care home fish and chips works in Blendon
Care homes, retirement housing and day centres all book visits. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater residents’ family gatherings and staff thank-you lunches at the home.
In Blendon, we park briefly in the home’s car park or drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Blendon (DA5, DA15, DA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
More for events in Blendon
What the van needs
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 route in without tight gates
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A level parking spot near the entrance
As a London location, Blendon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Blendon
It’s easy to arrange.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Day centre treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
Blendon is on or near the A221, so access for the van is simple.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Blendon: your questions answered
Can the van park in Danson Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Blendon?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Do you offer repeat visits?
We’re happy to talk about repeat visits.
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 explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van makes it an event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Blendon hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, Blendon has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Blendon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
- 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