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Care home fish and chip visits in The Valley, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in The Valley.
- Seaside days
- Visiting days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips for The Valley events
A chip van compared with other options
For a lovely, simple occasion, a chip van visit is hard to beat in The Valley. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book our van in The Valley
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in The Valley and across Kent
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in The Valley
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for a monthly fish and chip day and sheltered housing get-togethers.
Near The Valley, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Away from bedroom windows
- Firm, level ground close to the home
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in The Valley suit lunchtime.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Questions from The Valley
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is The Valley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot; we will check access.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for residents are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Why choose care home fish and chips in The Valley?
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it, and it sparks conversation.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Lunch clubs
- Open days for families
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed afternoons
Some homes in The Valley have links with a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Care home visits in The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your care home visit in The Valley, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Valley to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Charing station, about 3.2 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of The Valley, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home visits in Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
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. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Valley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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