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Care Home Fish and Chips for Flemings events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Flemings.
- Care staff treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Themed afternoons
Book the van in Flemings
How our care home fish and chips works in Flemings
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for lunch for the care team and seaside-themed afternoons.
Near Flemings, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Who books care home fish and chips in Flemings?
It is an event as well as a meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Flemings book the van for occasions like:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Residents’ celebrations
- Retirement village events
- Open days for families
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
Care home visits in Flemings
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Around Flemings, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your residents. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Old photos of Monk's Wall nature reserve can spark conversation during a van visit. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. For care home visits just outside Flemings, we cover Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Flemings include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Flemings include Sandwich Technology School (2.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Pig Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Other occasions in Flemings
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Flemings, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:45pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Plan portion sizes with us
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Make it a regular event.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Flemings. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Flemings
- Something for residents to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your residents already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Questions from Flemings
Which station is closest to Flemings?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Flemings from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What can residents choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we’ll say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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