Medway · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Bredhurst events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Bredhurst and the surrounding area.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
A chip van near Bredhurst
Care homes around Bredhurst
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bredhurst. Bredhurst is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bredhurst to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a van visit. Boxley Hills is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Bredhurst is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
We cover care home visits in every part of ME7 and the streets around it. Whether your care home visit is on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
Care home fish and chips in Bredhurst, cooked to order
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents, and we plan that with you. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for residents’ family gatherings and friday fish and chip treats.
Rural care homes near Bredhurst can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Bredhurst
Other occasions in Bredhurst
A chip van compared with other options
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Bredhurst and across Medway
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your care home visit. We handle the cooking and serving. In Bredhurst, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A lit spot for evening service
- A route in without tight gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bredhurst
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Bredhurst questions
Do you come out to small places like Bredhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Bredhurst from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Ask about smaller portions
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Bredhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Who books care home fish and chips in Bredhurst?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Lunch for the care team
For families visiting by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
- 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