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Care Home Fish and Chips in Hunters Forstal
Care home fish and chips in Hunters Forstal: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside days
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Birthday treats for residents
Care home fish and chips in Hunters Forstal
Where the van can park in Hunters Forstal
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- With the serving side away from windows
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our care home fish and chips in Hunters Forstal
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. We serve mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater care home summer fairs and retirement housing and sheltered schemes.
Rural care homes near Hunters Forstal can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Hunters Forstal
Which station is closest to Hunters Forstal?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen.
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The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In Hunters Forstal, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:45pm and 7:00pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van visit
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Ask about smaller portions
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fish and chip days near Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hunters Forstal is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Herne Bay station is about 1.1 miles away. Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
We serve care home visits across CT6 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For care home visits just outside Hunters Forstal, we cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Hunters Forstal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why book our van in Hunters Forstal
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Hunters Forstal and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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