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Care home fish and chip visits in Tonge, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van visit in Tonge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Day centres and lunch clubs
A chip van near Tonge
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van after dark
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- With the serving side away from windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
About our care home fish and chips in Tonge
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. For residents’ celebrations and lunch clubs, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Tonge, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
For event organisers in Tonge
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tonge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van visit
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- Plan it with your catering manager
We serve at the time the home chooses, around meals and medication.
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Tonge questions
What’s the nearest station to Tonge?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Tonge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where should the van go?
In the car park or on the drive, away from ambulance routes.
Can portions be smaller?
Portion sizes are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can families and staff eat too?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Nearby places to Tonge
What else we do in Tonge
A chip van compared with other options
A trip out to a restaurant is hard for many residents. A van brings the treat to them. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- We cover Tonge and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer visit in Tonge, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning a van visit in Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Tonge as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Tonge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Teynham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
- 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