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Care home fish and chip visits in Bloodden, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Bloodden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Birthday treats for residents
- Day centres and lunch clubs
A chip van near Bloodden
Where the van can park in Bloodden
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Access the van can manage
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Lighting for later visits
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
About our care home fish and chips in Bloodden
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. For birthday treats for residents and day centres and lunch clubs, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
At a rural home near Bloodden, access matters so we can plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Fish and chip days near Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your residents. Bloodden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bloodden has its own station, Adisham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bloodden, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of the CT3 postcode area. We also bring the van to care home visits in Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Residents generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Bloodden is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your care home visit in Bloodden
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
In Bloodden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Visiting days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Innocents, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Bloodden questions
Do you come out to small places like Bloodden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to Bloodden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Bloodden and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do regular visits?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot; we’ll check access.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Fit the visit around routines
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
Towns and villages near Bloodden
What else we do in Bloodden
- 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