Medway · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Dunn Street, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Dunn Street and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch for the care team
Book the van in Dunn Street
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Dunn Street
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. We are often asked to cater birthday treats for residents and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, with pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
At a rural home near Dunn Street, access matters so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Dunn Street, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Dunn Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Dunn Street: care homes and access
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dunn Street. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Residents who remember days out at Boxley Hills may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dunn Street, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of the ME7 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.5 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Dunn Street
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your residents already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Dunn Street
Other occasions in Dunn Street
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Fit the visit around routines
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
Perfect for your care home visit in Dunn Street
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Lunch for the care team
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
Some homes in Dunn Street have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Dunn Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Dunn Street?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can portions be smaller?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Dunn Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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