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Care Home Fish and Chips for Nonington events
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Nonington and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Lunch for the care team
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Family days
A chip van near Nonington
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
About our care home fish and chips in Nonington
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Typical bookings include care home summer fairs and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a care home near Nonington, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Events in Nonington and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Nonington: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Nonington?
The closest is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cover Nonington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Nonington. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Events we cater in Nonington
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
These are some of the bookings we take around Nonington:
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Residents’ celebrations
- Lunch clubs
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Nonington
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van after dark
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Nonington
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Fish and chip days near Nonington
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. In and around Nonington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. Nonington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Nonington to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west. Nonington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home visit is in CT15, we can fry fresh for your residents. Whether your care home visit is on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to care home visits in Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Towns and villages near Nonington
Also in Nonington
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Nonington, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:45pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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