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Care home fish and chip visits in Platt's Heath, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit makes the food a highlight of your care home visit in Platt's Heath.
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Day centre treats
Fresh fish and chips in Platt's Heath
Who books care home fish and chips in Platt's Heath?
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Residents’ family gatherings
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Care home fish and chips in Platt's Heath, cooked to order
Staff get a break from the usual routine, and something to look forward to. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fêtes and open days and residents’ celebrations.
Near Platt's Heath, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Check the spot with your manager
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Platt's Heath. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Classic food your residents already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Platt's Heath
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A clear way in for the van
- Close to the garden or entrance
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Platt's Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home visit. December visits in Platt's Heath are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Platt's Heath questions
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Platt's Heath from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your residents, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where will the van park?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Fish and chip days near Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your residents. Platt's Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We take the van to care home visits all over ME17. Streets in the area include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to care home visits in Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Platt's Heath
More for events in Platt's Heath
- 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