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Care home fish and chip visits in Petteridge, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Care home fish and chips in Petteridge.
- Visiting days
- Day centre treats
- Care staff treats
Fresh fish and chips in Petteridge
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
About our care home fish and chips in Petteridge
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. For staff thank-you lunches at the home and day centres and lunch clubs, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips and more.
For a care home near Petteridge, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Places near Petteridge
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Planning a van visit in Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Petteridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. Petteridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Petteridge to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield), is a good occasion for a van visit. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
Wherever your care home visit is in TN12, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Petteridge, we also cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Hop Bine pub (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In summer, Petteridge has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books care home fish and chips in Petteridge?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Petteridge:
- Care staff treats
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Care home summer fairs
- A monthly fish and chip day
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a takeaway delivery, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Petteridge
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your residents already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Petteridge: your questions answered
Could you trade in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Petteridge?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Petteridge? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Count families who are joining in
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
- 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