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Care Home Fish and Chips for Harbledown events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Harbledown.
- Lunch for the care team
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
Book the van in Harbledown
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Harbledown is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How our care home fish and chips works in Harbledown
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team, so everyone can share the occasion safely. Typical bookings include retirement housing and sheltered schemes and residents’ family gatherings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Harbledown, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for later visits
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- With the serving side away from windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Harbledown
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Harbledown
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Harbledown?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Who books care home fish and chips in Harbledown?
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Care staff treats
- Residents’ celebrations
- Family days
- Open days for families
Families coming by rail can use the station: Canterbury West station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Towns and villages near Harbledown
What else we do in Harbledown
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Make it a regular event.
Harbledown: care homes and access
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Harbledown. Harbledown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Residents who remember days out at Blean Woods RSPB Reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. Some homes in Harbledown have links with a local church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We serve care home visits across the CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For care home visits just outside Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Harbledown include The Canterbury Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
- 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