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Care Home Fish and Chips for Finberry events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Finberry and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Visiting days
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
Fresh fish and chips in Finberry
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Garden visits in Finberry work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our care home fish and chips works in Finberry
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater sheltered housing get-togethers and lunch for the care team.
For a care home near Finberry, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Finberry
What else we do in Finberry
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Finberry
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s 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
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Questions from Finberry
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park at the home?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan it with your catering manager
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it’s hot.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your residents already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip days near Finberry
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For a care home visit in Finberry, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Finberry. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Old photos of Hatch Park can spark conversation during a van visit. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit. Finberry is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
We cover care home visits in every part of TN25. Local streets include Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Finberry include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Finberry? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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