Medway · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Lordswood, Medway
Care home fish and chips in Lordswood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care staff treats
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Lordswood
Care home fish and chips in Lordswood, fried fresh
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. Whether it’s seaside-themed afternoons and care staff treats, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a care home in a place like Lordswood, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Lordswood
What’s the nearest station to Lordswood?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is Lordswood close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we will explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you come to Lordswood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Lordswood and across Medway. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Care homes around Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Care home visits in Lordswood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Boxley Hills is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Lordswood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Wherever your care home visit is in ME5 and ME7, we can fry fresh for your residents. Local streets include Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for care home visits.
Nearby you’ll also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Lordswood include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lordswood?
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Away from bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your residents can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. December visits in Lordswood are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Check the spot with your manager
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
- 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