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Care Home Fish and Chips for Nettlestead Green events
Care home fish and chips in Nettlestead Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement village events
Fresh fish and chips in Nettlestead Green
Care home fish and chips in Nettlestead Green, cooked to order
Your team knows your residents best, so we plan portion sizes, timings and diets with the home. We are often asked to cater retirement village events and a monthly fish and chip day, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
For a care home near Nettlestead Green, tell us about lanes and the drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nettlestead Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestead Green?
Yalding station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Nettlestead Green close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about residents on soft diets?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Nettlestead Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We will agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What affects the price in Nettlestead Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Nettlestead Green suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
Staff carry plates to residents who can’t come outside.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Close to the garden or entrance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nettlestead Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Care homes around Nettlestead Green
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Nettlestead Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Yalding station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to care home visits in Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Something for residents to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Nearby places to Nettlestead Green
Other occasions in Nettlestead Green
- 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