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Care home fish and chip visits in New Hythe, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van visit in New Hythe? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Open days for families
- Residents’ celebrations
- Day centre treats
Planning an event in New Hythe?
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home visit. December visits in New Hythe are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About our care home fish and chips in New Hythe
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for day centres and lunch clubs and fish and chip Fridays.
For a care home near New Hythe, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in New Hythe
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
In New Hythe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch for the care team
- Lunch clubs
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Birthday treats for residents
Visitors arriving by train should know that New Hythe has its own station, New Hythe station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. The van comes to the home. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your residents already know
- Something for residents to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Care home visits in New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of New Hythe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from New Hythe to London (27 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Burham Down may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your residents. That could mean a care home visit at a home on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to New Hythe we cover include Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near New Hythe include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Plan it with your catering manager
Staff carry plates to residents who cannot come outside.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Also in New Hythe
Where the van can park in New Hythe
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Lighting for later visits
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in New Hythe
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
New Hythe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like New Hythe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is New Hythe close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in New Hythe?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
- 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