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Care Home Fish and Chips in Staple
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Staple and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside-themed afternoons
A chip van near Staple
Questions from Staple
Is Staple too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Staple from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can everyone take part?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Are visitors included?
Yes, and families love joining in.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
About our care home fish and chips in Staple
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater residents’ celebrations and residents’ family gatherings.
Rural care homes near Staple can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask about smaller portions
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Families love being included.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- A route in without tight gates
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Care home visits in Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Staple. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Staple to Canterbury (8 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Old photos of Monk's Wall nature reserve can spark conversation during a van visit.
Care home visits anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Staple we cover include Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Tuns pub (within half a mile west)
What else we do in Staple
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Occasions we serve in Staple
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
In Staple and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Visiting days
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Some homes in Staple have links with a local church such as Church of St James, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Staple? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your care home visit in Staple. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Staple suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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