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Care Home Fish and Chips for Borstal events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Borstal and the surrounding area.
- Seaside days
- Open days for families
- Friday fish and chip treats
Care home fish and chips for Borstal events
Care home fish and chips in Borstal, cooked to order
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Whether it is day centre treats and seaside days, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Care homes around Borstal are frequently in converted houses with a drive. Let us know about the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Perfect for your care home visit in Borstal
It turns a meal into an activity, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Borstal book the van for occasions like:
- Day centre treats
- Residents’ celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Family days
The M2 make Borstal a simple journey for the van.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
Places near Borstal
What else we do in Borstal
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Borstal
How far is Borstal from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Baty's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Borstal?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- With the serving side away from windows
- A lit spot for evening service
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Borstal is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Care home visits in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Borstal or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Borstal is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Borstal to London (about 26 miles away).
Ranscombe Farm is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with St Matthew's, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Care home visits anywhere in ME1 and ME2 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Borstal include the M2, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Borstal include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Borstal
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Ask about smaller portions
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Borstal
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently 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 will work through them with you.
- 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