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Care Home Fish and Chips for Herne Bay events
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Herne Bay and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Care staff treats
- Birthday treats for residents
Book the van in Herne Bay
Care home fish and chips in Herne Bay, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. Typical bookings include retirement housing and sheltered schemes and care home summer fairs, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a care home in Herne Bay, a summer visit with residents in the garden is lovely. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about smaller portions
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Also near Herne Bay
Other occasions in Herne Bay
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. December visits in Herne Bay are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip days near Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. For care home visits in Herne Bay, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Herne Bay. Herne Bay is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (7 miles away).
The A299 and B2205 make Herne Bay a simple journey for the van. Some homes in Herne Bay have links with a local church such as Christ Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The coast is within about a mile, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
For care home visits in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park. From High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Herne Bay include the A299 and B2205, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Bay include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Herne Bay
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Herne Bay and Kent:
- Family days
- Lunch for the care team
- Seaside days
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Visitors arriving by train should know that Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A clear way in for the van
- Away from bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for residents to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Herne Bay: your questions answered
How far is Herne Bay from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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