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Care home fish and chip visits in Three Chimneys, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Three Chimneys? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Day centres and lunch clubs
A chip van near Three Chimneys
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
About our care home fish and chips in Three Chimneys
We park close to the entrance or garden, clear of ambulance access. For residents’ family gatherings and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural care homes near Three Chimneys can feel a long way from the seaside, so a van visit is a big occasion. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Three Chimneys
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose care home fish and chips in Three Chimneys?
It is food residents know and enjoy for most residents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Three Chimneys and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Themed afternoons
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Family days
- Lunch for the care team
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
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Care homes around Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your care home visit in Three Chimneys, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Three Chimneys is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Three Chimneys is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home visit is in TN27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Three Chimneys, we also cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include Three Chimneys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Three Chimneys questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Three Chimneys?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can portions be smaller?
Tell us what you need and we will plan portion sizes with your team.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for residents.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from emergency access
- A route in without tight gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and 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:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. With darkness by about 3:50pm in December, winter van visits in Three Chimneys suit lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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