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Care home fish and chip visits in Broomfield, Kent
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Broomfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch clubs
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Broomfield
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Broomfield is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
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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Care home fish and chips in Broomfield, cooked to order
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for a monthly fish and chip day and day centre treats.
Rural care homes near Broomfield can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van after dark
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Away from bedroom windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Care home visits in Broomfield
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Broomfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Broomfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Detling Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Broomfield have links with a local church such as Church of St Margaret, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Broomfield is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Broomfield, we also cover Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Broomfield and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it is hot.
Families love being included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Broomfield? 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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Broomfield: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Broomfield?
Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Broomfield from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on grass?
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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come every month?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Perfect for your care home visit in Broomfield
It’s food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
In Broomfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer fêtes and open days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Visiting days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- 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