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Care Home Fish and Chips in Ottinge
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Ottinge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
- Care staff treats
A chip van near Ottinge
Care home fish and chips in Ottinge, cooked to order
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. For lunch for the care team and day centres and lunch clubs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Ottinge, tell us about lanes and the drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your care home visit, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
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Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Ottinge is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Ask about smaller portions
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Organise staff to carry food in
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for residents to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Events we cater in Ottinge
Families enjoy joining in.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Residents’ celebrations
- Family days
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
Visitors arriving by train should know that Sandling station is about 3.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Ottinge: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Ottinge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can residents choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van after dark
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Care homes around Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. For care home visits in Ottinge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Ottinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Cheriton Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Ottinge have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ottinge. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
We take the van to care home visits all over CT4. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to care home visits in Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
- 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