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Care Home Fish and Chips in Lydd
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Lydd and across Kent.
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Fresh fish and chips in Lydd
About our care home fish and chips in Lydd
Monthly or seasonal visits become a highlight in the calendar. For retirement housing and sheltered schemes and lunch clubs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In Lydd, care homes, a chip van visit is a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Lydd: care homes and access
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Lydd, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Lydd is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lydd to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
With the B2075 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like All Saints Church, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Care home visits anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many residents. From Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Lydd on the B2075, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Lydd we cover include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Hotel (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Lydd
How far is Lydd from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Garden visits in Lydd work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Lydd
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lydd, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside days
- Lunch clubs
- Care staff treats
- Family days
Old photos of Burnthouse Pen can spark conversation during a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Lydd
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Count families who are joining in
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Ask about smaller portions
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
A chip van compared with other options
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. Larger groups normally 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.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Lydd and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lydd
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What else we do in Lydd
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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