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Care Home Fish and Chips in Maltman's Hill
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Maltman's Hill and across Kent.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Visiting days
- A monthly fish and chip day
Care home fish and chips in Maltman's Hill
About our care home fish and chips in Maltman's Hill
Some residents need texture-modified food, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for day centres and lunch clubs and care home summer fairs.
Rural care homes near Maltman's Hill can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your care home visit in Maltman's Hill
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Maltman's Hill:
- Care home summer fairs
- Care staff treats
- Retirement village events
- Themed afternoons
Visitors arriving by train should know that Pluckley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your residents, which we agree with you beforehand. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Maltman's Hill suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- With the serving side away from windows
- A clear way in for the van
- Not blocking ambulance bays
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Care homes around Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We also bring the van to care home visits in Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Maltman's Hill
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Maltman's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Maltman's Hill
How far is Maltman's Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Maltman's Hill?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Maltman's Hill.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Maltman's Hill?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your residents already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Maltman's Hill
- A clear quote before booking
- 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