Kent · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Highstead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Highstead.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Planning an event in Highstead?
Care home fish and chips in Highstead, cooked to order
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. We are frequently asked to cater open days for families and seaside-themed afternoons, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a care home near Highstead, tell us about lanes and the drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Events we cater in Highstead
Families enjoy joining in.
In Highstead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Lunch for the care team
- Seaside days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Highstead
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Highstead
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Highstead
Can the van park in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Highstead?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Planning a van visit in Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Highstead is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Highstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, is a good occasion for a van visit. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We cover care home visits in every part of the CT3 and CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Highstead we cover include Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Highstead, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:45pm, to late September, around 7:00pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Highstead? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Highstead
More for events in Highstead
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Count families who are joining in
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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