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Care home fish and chip visits in St Lawrence, 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 St Lawrence.
- Seaside days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips in St Lawrence
Care home fish and chips in St Lawrence, cooked to order
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Typical bookings include birthday treats for residents and visiting days, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a care home in a place like St Lawrence, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in St Lawrence
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
In St Lawrence and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Themed afternoons
- Care staff treats
- Visiting days
- Friday fish and chip treats
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. For a summer visit in St Lawrence, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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For event organisers in St Lawrence
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements 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 will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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St Lawrence: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St Lawrence?
St Lawrence has its own station: Ramsgate station.
Can you serve near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Are visitors included?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where the van can park in St Lawrence
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Away from emergency access
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Care home visits in St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We serve care home visits at drives, car parks, yards and venues around St Lawrence and the surrounding area. St Lawrence is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Ramsgate station serves St Lawrence directly. Some homes in St Lawrence have links with a local church such as Church of St Laurence, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. The coast is within about a mile, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Anywhere in CT11 and CT12, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find St Lawrence on the A255, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Lawrence include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Lawrence?
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. Larger groups normally 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?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including St Lawrence
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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