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Care Home Fish and Chips for Swanton events
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Swanton and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Care home summer fairs
- Family days
- Seaside days
Fresh fish and chips in Swanton
Care home fish and chips in Swanton, cooked to order
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fish and chip Fridays and seaside-themed afternoons.
For a care home near Swanton, tell us about lanes and the drive. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swanton?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. 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.
Why book our van in Swanton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Swanton
- Classic food your residents already know
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Care homes around Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For care home visits in Swanton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Swanton. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Swanton to London (26 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Wateringbury station is about 3 miles away.
For care home visits in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park. For care home visits just outside Swanton, we cover West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Swanton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Swanton: your questions answered
How far is Swanton from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Swanton?
Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes, it is a lovely chance for families to visit.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where should the van go?
Your manager can choose the spot; we will check access.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where the van can park in Swanton
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Light near the van after dark
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
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Swanton, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Swanton
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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