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Care Home Fish and Chips in Shepway
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Shepway and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Care staff treats
- Retirement village events
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Fresh fish and chips in Shepway
Care home fish and chips in Shepway, cooked to order
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change. Whether it’s sheltered housing get-togethers and residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a care home in a place like Shepway, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Shepway, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:00pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Nearby places to Shepway
Also in Shepway
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Ask about smaller portions
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Events we cater in Shepway
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shepway book the van for events such as:
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Lunch for the care team
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Shepway
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. 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
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for residents to gather round
- Events in Shepway and across Kent
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Care home visits in Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME15, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Shepway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Martin's Church, is a good occasion for a van visit. Old photos of Detling Hill can spark conversation during a van visit. Shepway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home visits anywhere in ME15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover care home visits in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in Shepway
Which station is closest to Shepway?
Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Shepway close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to Shepway?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shepway and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do regular visits?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
Do you do residents’ portions?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
- 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