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Care Home Fish and Chips in Old Hawkinge
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Old Hawkinge? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch for the care team
- Themed afternoons
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Care home fish and chips for Old Hawkinge events
Old Hawkinge: care homes and access
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. From the centre of Old Hawkinge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Old Hawkinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Old photos of Sugar Loaf Hill can spark conversation during a van visit. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
We take the van to care home visits all over CT18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Standen Lane and Church Hill; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Old Hawkinge, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Old Hawkinge
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres, for one-off events and regular visits. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for staff thank-you lunches at the home and residents’ family gatherings.
At a rural home near Old Hawkinge, access matters so we can plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Old Hawkinge
What’s the nearest station to Old Hawkinge?
The closest is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Old Hawkinge close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van turns it into an occasion. Larger groups normally 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 book our van in Old Hawkinge
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Garden visits in Old Hawkinge work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in for the van
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Not blocking ambulance bays
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What else we do in Old Hawkinge
Perfect for your care home visit in Old Hawkinge
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Themed afternoons
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Lunch clubs
Some homes in Old Hawkinge have links with a local church such as Church of St Michael, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- 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