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Care Home Fish and Chips for Lunsford events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Lunsford.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
Fresh fish and chips in Lunsford
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Away from bedroom windows
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lunsford
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home fish and chips in Lunsford, cooked to order
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. For residents’ celebrations and summer fêtes and open days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
In Lunsford, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For event organisers in Lunsford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Lunsford
It’s food residents know and enjoy.
Whatever the occasion in Lunsford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Day centre treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Themed afternoons
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Lunsford: care homes and access
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lunsford. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lunsford to London (26 miles away).
Burham Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: New Hythe station is about 0.7 miles away.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your residents. Streets in the area include Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to care home visits in New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Lunsford
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your residents already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Lunsford
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Lunsford?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you cover Lunsford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lunsford is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Other occasions in Lunsford
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Lunsford suit lunchtime.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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