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Care home fish and chip visits in Hareplain, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Hareplain? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Care home summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Hareplain
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Lighting for later visits
- A clear way in for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Care home fish and chips in Hareplain, cooked to order
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. We’re frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches at the home and seaside days, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Rural care homes near Hareplain can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hareplain: care homes and access
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your care home visit is in the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Hareplain is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hareplain to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Hareplain is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Chimneys Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hareplain?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hareplain and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Hareplain suit lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Choose a time around meals and medication
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Families love being included.
Questions from Hareplain
Do you come to venues in the High Weald 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.
What’s the nearest station to Hareplain?
Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who books care home fish and chips in Hareplain?
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hareplain book the van for events such as:
- Care staff treats
- Visiting days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Retirement village events
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Places near Hareplain
More for events in Hareplain
- 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