Medway · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Upper Bush, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van visit to Upper Bush and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Open days for families
- Day centres and lunch clubs
Planning an event in Upper Bush?
How our care home fish and chips works in Upper Bush
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to. For residents’ celebrations and care home summer fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
Rural care homes near Upper Bush can feel a long way from the seaside, so a chip van visit is a special day. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
- Away from emergency access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip days near Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME2, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Bush to London (24 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. If your residents have links with Church of St Michael and All Angels, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Anywhere in ME2, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For care home visits just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your care home visit in Upper Bush. For a summer visit in Upper Bush, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Medway, including Upper Bush
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Upper Bush
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Bush? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Fit the visit around routines
- Count families who are joining in
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
Service fits around the home’s routines.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Upper Bush: your questions answered
How far is Upper Bush from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is Upper Bush too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen, following their care plans.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Upper Bush
What else we do in Upper Bush
- 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