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Care home fish and chip visits in Tunstall, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Tunstall and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Open days for families
Care home fish and chips in Tunstall
How our care home fish and chips works in Tunstall
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. We are often asked to cater birthday treats for residents and day centre treats, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a care home near Tunstall, tell us about lanes and the drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
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Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Tunstall, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- 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 plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh, serving at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning a van visit in Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tunstall to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tunstall.
For care home visits in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Tunstall, we also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Tunstall
Families enjoy joining in, which residents love.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement village events
- Themed afternoons
- Open days for families
- Birthday treats for residents
If your residents have links with Church of St John the Baptist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
Your kitchen could cook it, but a van makes it an event. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tunstall? 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Tunstall
Is Tunstall close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Is Tunstall too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes: residents on soft diets can share the occasion with meals from your kitchen, following their care plans.
Do you do regular visits?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Where the van can park in Tunstall
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Lighting for later visits
- Firm, level ground close to the home
- A route in without tight gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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