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Care Home Fish and Chips in Broad Ford
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Broad Ford.
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Care home fish and chips in Broad Ford
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our care home fish and chips works in Broad Ford
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents, and we plan that with you. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for seaside days and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries.
Near Broad Ford, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from bedroom windows
- Lighting for later visits
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Broad Ford, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broad Ford?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Broad Ford
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Broad Ford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broad Ford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Who books care home fish and chips in Broad Ford?
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Day centre treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
Residents who remember days out at Bewl Water may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Planning a van visit in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Broad Ford as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Margaret, is a good occasion for a van visit. For families visiting by train, Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broad Ford.
For care home visits in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover care home visits in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Ask about smaller portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Broad Ford questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can the van come to Broad Ford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Broad Ford. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come every month?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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