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Care home fish and chip visits in Lenham, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van visit in Lenham.
- Visiting days
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Lenham events
Lenham questions
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Lenham from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can families and staff eat too?
Of course. Add them to your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Care home fish and chips in Lenham, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for day centre treats and care staff treats.
Care homes around Lenham are often in converted houses with a drive. Tell us about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Away from emergency access
- With the serving side away from windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lenham
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Lenham suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home visits in Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Lenham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Lenham station serves Lenham directly. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Perfect for your care home visit in Lenham
It is easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lunch for the care team
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Open days for families
- Seaside days
If your residents have links with St Mary's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Ask about smaller portions
We set up before the mealtime.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
A chip van compared with other options
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Lenham. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Lenham
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Lenham and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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