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Care home fish and chip visits in Harrietsham, 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 Harrietsham.
- Day centre treats
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Open days for families
Fresh fish and chips in Harrietsham
How our care home fish and chips works in Harrietsham
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday treats for residents and day centres and lunch clubs, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a care home in a place like Harrietsham, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
FAQs for Harrietsham
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Harrietsham from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where will the van park?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Fit the visit around routines
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Occasions we serve in Harrietsham
It is easy to arrange.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Harrietsham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside days
- Fish and chip Fridays
For families visiting by train, there’s a station right in Harrietsham: Harrietsham station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
Care homes around Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Harrietsham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Some homes in Harrietsham have links with a local church such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Harrietsham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We serve care home visits across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In summer, Harrietsham has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Harrietsham hosts choose us
- We cover Harrietsham and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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