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Care Home Fish and Chips in Four Throws
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Four Throws and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Care home fish and chips for Four Throws events
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Four Throws
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater a monthly fish and chip day and care home summer fairs, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Four Throws, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Light near the van after dark
- A clear way in for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Four Throws: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Four Throws?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
How far is Four Throws from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
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.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Four Throws is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Four Throws?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. The cost per head normally 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.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Four Throws
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for residents to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Four Throws
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Lunch for the care team
- Family days
- Birthday treats for residents
- Day centres and lunch clubs
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a van visit in Four Throws
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Give us the address of your care home visit in Four Throws, and we will plan access and set-up. Four Throws is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Some homes in Four Throws have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Four Throws.
Care home visits anywhere in TN18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Four Throws we cover include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Four Throws
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Also in Four Throws
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Fit the visit around routines
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
- 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