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Care home fish and chip visits in Pembles Cross, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Pembles Cross.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Residents’ family gatherings
A chip van near Pembles Cross
How our care home fish and chips works in Pembles Cross
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which the home’s own team prepares or advises on, so everyone can share the occasion safely. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for seaside-themed afternoons and summer fêtes and open days.
Near Pembles Cross, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Where the van can park in Pembles Cross
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van after dark
- A route in without tight gates
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Pembles Cross: your questions answered
Is Pembles Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Pembles Cross close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we’ll plan portion sizes with your team.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, Pembles Cross has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Families love being included.
What affects the price in Pembles Cross
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Pembles Cross
It is easy to arrange and a plan for residents’ diets.
These are some of the bookings we take in Pembles Cross and Kent:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care staff treats
Some homes in Pembles Cross have links with a local church such as Church of St James, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Care homes around Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your residents. Pembles Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home visits in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. We also bring the van to care home visits in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Also near Pembles Cross
What else we do in Pembles Cross
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Classic food your residents already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Pembles Cross and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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