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Care Home Fish and Chips for Tonge Corner events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Tonge Corner.
- Lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips for Tonge Corner events
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Tonge Corner
Many residents prefer smaller portions on a plate. Typical bookings include day centre treats and residents’ celebrations, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a rural home near Tonge Corner, access matters so we can plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Tonge Corner
Do you come out to small places like Tonge Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tonge Corner?
Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a summer visit in Tonge Corner, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Agree the plan with your kitchen and care team
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Food for residents indoors goes straight in on plates, while it’s hot.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Tonge Corner
What else we do in Tonge Corner
Why choose care home fish and chips in Tonge Corner?
It gives staff a break from the kitchen.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Tonge Corner book the van for events such as:
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Birthday treats for residents
- Day centre treats
If your residents have links with Church of St Giles, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
Fish and chip days near Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve care home visits at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tonge Corner. Tonge Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tonge Corner to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your care home visit is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Tonge Corner
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your care home visit.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Tonge Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- With the serving side away from windows
- A level parking spot near the entrance
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice in Tonge Corner. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Tonge Corner hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Tonge Corner and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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