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Care Home Fish and Chips for Daniel's Water events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Daniel's Water and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
Planning an event in Daniel's Water?
How our care home fish and chips works in Daniel's Water
Staff get a break from the usual routine. Whether it’s friday fish and chip treats and care staff treats, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
At a rural home near Daniel's Water, access matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Also near Daniel's Water
What else we do in Daniel's Water
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A lit spot for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Daniel's Water questions
Do you come out to small places like Daniel's Water?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Daniel's Water from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can portions be smaller?
We will plan portions with the home.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Daniel's Water?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first residents wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Daniel's Water, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:45pm, 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’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Daniel's Water?
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Kent, including Daniel's Water
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Count families who are joining in
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Plan portion sizes with us
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Families love being included.
What affects the price in Daniel's Water
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Care home visits in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Daniel's Water, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Daniel's Water, we also cover Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- 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