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Care Home Fish and Chips in Tankerton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in Tankerton.
- Open days for families
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Family days
Planning an event in Tankerton?
About our care home fish and chips in Tankerton
Residents can watch from the window or come out to the hatch, and families can join in. Whether it’s residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and lunch clubs, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Around Tankerton, homes often have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a delivery order, a van serves hot food on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it’s plated. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Tankerton
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for residents to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Tankerton is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:50pm, suit lunchtime.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning a van visit in Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. In and around Tankerton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Tankerton is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. With the sea within about a mile, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
We cover care home visits in every part of the CT5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road; a care home visit on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Tankerton we cover include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Tankerton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A clear way in for the van
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- 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
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Common questions in Tankerton
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Tankerton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Tankerton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tankerton and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Tankerton?
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Care staff treats
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tankerton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Tankerton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Tankerton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
- 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