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Care home fish and chip visits in Old Romney, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Old Romney.
- Open days for families
- Lunch for the care team
- Day centre treats
Book the van in Old Romney
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Old Romney
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents, and we plan that with you. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for lunch clubs and care home summer fairs.
Near Old Romney, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out, without leaving the home. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Old Romney
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- A route in without tight gates
- A lit spot for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
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 generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Check the spot with your manager
We set up before the mealtime.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Old Romney, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:45pm and 7:00pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning a van visit in Old Romney
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Care home visits in Old Romney are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Old Romney is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Old Romney to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Burnthouse Pen may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Care home visits anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van. For care home visits just outside Old Romney, we cover Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your care home visit in Old Romney
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
Whatever the occasion in Old Romney, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
If your residents have links with Church of St Clement, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
Old Romney: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Old Romney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Old Romney close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do residents’ portions?
We will plan portions with the home.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Old Romney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Old Romney is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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