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Care home fish and chip visits in Hampton, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Hampton.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
Book the van in Hampton
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Hampton
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for residents’ celebrations and summer fêtes and open days.
Around Hampton, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Hampton
Other occasions in Hampton
Perfect for your care home visit in Hampton
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centre treats
- Seaside days
- Visiting days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Questions from Hampton
Can you serve near the sea around Hampton?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van come to Hampton?
We do. We serve events in Hampton and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Hampton
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Hampton: care homes and access
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT6, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Some homes in Hampton have links with a local church such as St Andrew's Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
For care home visits in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your care home visit is on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Hampton, we cover Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van visit
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a summer visit in Hampton, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
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