Kent · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Oad Street, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Oad Street.
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside days
Fresh fish and chips in Oad Street
Planning a van visit in Oad Street
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the van to you. Oad Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oad Street to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a van visit. Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
We take the van to care home visits all over ME9. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Plough & Harrow pub (within half a mile east)
About our care home fish and chips in Oad Street
Some residents need texture-modified food, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team. Whether it’s summer fêtes and open days and visiting days, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
At a rural home near Oad Street, access matters so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your care home visit in Oad Street
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday treats for residents
- Care home summer fairs
- Seaside days
- Care staff treats
Residents who remember days out at Detling Hill may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Oad Street
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Oad Street: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Oad Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Fit the visit around routines
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it’s hot.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, Oad Street has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Oad Street, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Oad Street
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Close to the garden or entrance
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Oad Street
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
- 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