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Care home fish and chip visits in Upper Hardres, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Upper Hardres. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
- Seaside days
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Hardres
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Upper Hardres
Fish and chips stirs happy memories for many older people. A van in the car park makes mealtime an occasion. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater residents’ birthdays and anniversaries and open days for families.
For a care home near Upper Hardres, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Upper Hardres
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for later visits
- With the serving side away from windows
- A route in without tight gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
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Who books care home fish and chips in Upper Hardres?
It turns a meal into an activity.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upper Hardres, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement village events
- Birthday treats for residents
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Family days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For event organisers in Upper Hardres
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Hardres?
Activities are important; a van visit is both. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Care home visits in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a van visit. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Upper Hardres.
Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your residents. Whether your care home visit is on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to care home visits in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count families who are joining in
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
Upper Hardres questions
Is Upper Hardres close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Hardres?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac residents in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your care home visit. Sunset in Upper Hardres is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- You get an access check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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