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Care Home Fish and Chips for Maidstone events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Maidstone.
- Day centre treats
- Themed afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
A chip van near Maidstone
Care home fish and chips in Maidstone, cooked to order
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and open days for families.
Care homes in Maidstone often have a car park or drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Maidstone? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Maidstone
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Maidstone
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in River Len LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park at the home?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. The cost per head generally 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.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Perfect for your care home visit in Maidstone
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Retirement village events
- Family days
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Boxley Hills is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Care homes around Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van visit to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Maidstone and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Maidstone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Maidstone West station is about 0.6 miles away. The A20 and A26 make Maidstone a simple journey for the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Maidstone.
Wherever your care home visit is in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is easy for us to reach. For care home visits just outside Maidstone, we cover Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for care home visits.
A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Paper Makers Arms (within half a mile north)
Places near Maidstone
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Maidstone, and we will check the date and send a price.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Maidstone is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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 numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
Service fits around the home’s routines.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
- 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