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Care home fish and chip visits in Parkgate, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Parkgate.
- Family days
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
Book the van in Parkgate
Care home fish and chips in Parkgate, fried fresh
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement village events and day centres and lunch clubs, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Parkgate, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Firm, level ground close to the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Fit the visit around routines
We set up before the mealtime.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Parkgate and the whole of Kent
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Parkgate, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:45pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a van visit in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For care home visits in Parkgate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to care home visits in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Parkgate: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Parkgate?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
- 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