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Care Home Fish and Chips in Shatterling
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Shatterling and across Kent.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Care home summer fairs
Planning an event in Shatterling?
How our care home fish and chips works in Shatterling
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and open days and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a care home near Shatterling, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Shatterling questions
Is Shatterling close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shatterling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Shatterling?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we’ll send a quote.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot; we’ll check access.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Close to the garden or entrance
- With the serving side away from windows
- Lighting for later visits
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Garden visits in Shatterling work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Shatterling
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Shatterling? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Fish and chip days near Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For a care home visit in Shatterling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shatterling to Canterbury (6 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Mary's Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Residents who remember days out at Monk's Wall nature reserve may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
More for events in Shatterling
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shatterling?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special, without leaving the home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Events we cater in Shatterling
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Shatterling book the van for events such as:
- Lunch for the care team
- Retirement village events
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside-themed afternoons
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Check the spot with your manager
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
- 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