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Care home fish and chip visits in Longfield, 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 Longfield.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside days
- Day centre treats
Care home fish and chips for Longfield events
Care home fish and chips in Longfield, fried fresh
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. For day centres and lunch clubs and care home summer fairs, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a care home near Longfield, tell us about lanes and the drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
We set up before the mealtime.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
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Who books care home fish and chips in Longfield?
It’s food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Some homes in Longfield have links with a local church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Larger groups generally cost less per head, 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 Longfield
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Longfield and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Longfield
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where will the van park?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Can everyone take part?
Your care team knows each resident’s needs. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
Can the van come to Longfield?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Longfield and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- A clear way in for the van
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Longfield, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Longfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Care home visits in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA3 area, we can fry fresh for your residents. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Longfield to London (about 19 miles away).
For families visiting by train, there’s a station right in Longfield: Longfield station. Old photos of Sawyers Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Longfield, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in DA3, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Longfield, we cover Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (under half a mile west)
- 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