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Care home fish and chip visits in Penshurst, Kent
Care home fish and chips in Penshurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement village events
A chip van near Penshurst
About our care home fish and chips in Penshurst
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Typical bookings include retirement village events and care home summer fairs, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Penshurst, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Light near the van after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning a van visit in Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a care home visit in Penshurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Penshurst. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Penshurst to London (about 26 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north. If your residents have links with Church of St John the Baptist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
We take the van to care home visits all over the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover care home visits in Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Penshurst
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Penshurst
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Penshurst
Why choose care home fish and chips in Penshurst?
It’s an event as well as a meal, with the smell, the van and the chat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Penshurst:
- Seaside days
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Visiting days
- Day centre treats
Old photos of Barden Lake can spark conversation during a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Penshurst. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your residents already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
FAQs for Penshurst
Could you trade in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Penshurst from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll agree portion sizes with your kitchen or care team.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Do you come to Penshurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Penshurst is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Plan portion sizes with us
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Penshurst, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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