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Care home fish and chip visits in Chainhurst, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Chainhurst and across Kent.
- Care staff treats
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
A chip van near Chainhurst
Care home fish and chips in Chainhurst, cooked to order
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. We are often asked to cater lunch clubs and birthday treats for residents, with gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Chainhurst, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Fit the visit around routines
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in Chainhurst
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement village events
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Family days
- Open days for families
Families coming by rail can use the station: Marden station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Chainhurst
Is Chainhurst close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it’s a lovely chance for families to visit.
What does it cost to hire the van?
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.
A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Chainhurst hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Chainhurst
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. December visits in Chainhurst are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from emergency access
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
More for events in Chainhurst
Care homes around Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Care home visits in Chainhurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Chainhurst is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your residents. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Raynham Villas and Hunton Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
- 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