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Care Home Fish and Chips in Flete
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Flete.
- Themed afternoons
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Family days
Book the van in Flete
Care home fish and chips in Flete, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for care staff treats and retirement housing and sheltered schemes.
At a rural home near Flete, access matters so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
FAQs for Flete
Can you serve near the sea around Flete?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Flete?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Flete?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
For event organisers in Flete
Organising a club, school or community event in Flete? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your care home visit in Flete
It is easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Visitors arriving by train should know that Margate station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Ask about smaller portions
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Garden visits in Flete 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.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van after dark
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Flete and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What else we do in Flete
Fish and chip days near Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Flete to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Some homes in Flete have links with a local church such as St. Catherine's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Wherever your care home visit is in CT9, we can bring the van to you. Whether your care home visit is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Flete, we cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Flete include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
- 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