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Care home fish and chip visits in Cobham, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Cobham.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips in Cobham
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Cobham
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. Whether it is care staff treats and open days for families, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Cobham, 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 tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Count families who are joining in
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Care homes around Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever your care home visit is in the DA12 area, we can bring the van to you. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
If your residents have links with Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. For families visiting by train, Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wherever your care home visit is in DA12, we can fry fresh for your residents. From The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A chip van compared with other options
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Cobham
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Garden visits in Cobham work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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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:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- With the serving side away from windows
- A lit spot for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose care home fish and chips in Cobham?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Open days for families
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Lunch for the care team
Residents who remember days out at Gad's Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
FAQs for Cobham
Which station is closest to Cobham?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Cobham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where will the van park?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
- 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