Kent · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Goodnestone, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Goodnestone and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Care staff treats
- Family days
Fresh fish and chips in Goodnestone
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
About our care home fish and chips in Goodnestone
Staff get a break from the usual routine. Typical bookings include residents’ family gatherings and sheltered housing get-togethers, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
At a rural home near Goodnestone, access matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often 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.
Goodnestone: care homes and access
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. For care home visits in Goodnestone, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Bartholomew's Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Blean Woods RSPB Reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For care home visits just outside Goodnestone, we cover Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Goodnestone includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Goodnestone include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Goodnestone suit 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.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Goodnestone questions
How far is Goodnestone from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Goodnestone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
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.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Nearby places to Goodnestone
More for events in Goodnestone
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Fit the visit around routines
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
Make it a regular event.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Goodnestone?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Goodnestone. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Goodnestone
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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