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Care home fish and chip visits in Dungate, Kent
Care home fish and chips in Dungate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Summer fêtes and open days
Fresh fish and chips in Dungate
About our care home fish and chips in Dungate
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and friday fish and chip treats.
Near Dungate, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Dungate
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Dungate?
Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Places near Dungate
Other occasions in Dungate
Care home visits in Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your care home visit is in the ME9 area, we can bring the van to you. Dungate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Dungate to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Sittingbourne station is about 2.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dungate, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We serve care home visits across the ME9 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December visits in Dungate are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Dungate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Dungate
It’s a familiar, comforting meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Seaside-themed afternoons
If your residents have links with Church of St Catherine, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your residents already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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