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Care Home Fish and Chips for Forstal events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Forstal and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Care home summer fairs
- Lunch clubs
Planning an event in Forstal?
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Care home fish and chips in Forstal, fried fresh
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. Whether it’s seaside days and retirement village events, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Forstal, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
FAQs for Forstal
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Forstal too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Do you cover Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forstal and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Care home visits in Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME20, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Forstal to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Aylesford station is about 1.2 miles away. If your residents have links with Methodist Church Including Sunday School, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Forstal, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Beddow Way and Forstal Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Forstal we cover include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Forstal, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:00pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Forstal
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Forstal and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch clubs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Open days for families
Boxley Hills is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- With the serving side away from windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Forstal
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Forstal
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Forstal? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Forstal
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Count families who are joining in
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside, while it’s hot.
Families love being included.
- 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