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Care home fish and chip visits in Strood, Medway
Care home fish and chips in Strood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Care staff treats
- Lunch clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Strood
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Strood
Could you trade in Rede Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Strood close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac residents when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you come every month?
We are happy to talk about repeat visits.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Strood
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday treats for residents and summer fêtes and open days.
Care settings in Strood range from homes to day centres. We park in the car park or on the drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first residents wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Strood is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- First, tell us about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Strood: care homes and access
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Strood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Strood is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Rede Common may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Francis' Church, is a good occasion for a van visit.
We take the van to care home visits all over the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area. Your care home visit could be at a house on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. Other places close to Strood we cover include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for care home visits.
Nearby you’ll also find Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Strood?
Activities are important; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Larger groups generally 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.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your residents already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Close to the garden or entrance
- Access the van can manage
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Strood
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Day centres and lunch clubs
With the A2 and A226 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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