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Care Home Fish and Chips for West Malling events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Care home fish and chips in West Malling.
- Family days
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Summer fêtes and open days
Fresh fish and chips in West Malling
How our care home fish and chips works in West Malling
We visit care homes, retirement housing, sheltered schemes and day centres. Whether it is care staff treats and retirement village events, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In West Malling, care homes, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
West Malling: care homes and access
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your care home visit in West Malling will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Malling to London (about 26 miles away).
Old photos of Burham Down can spark conversation during a van visit. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area. Your care home visit could be at a house on High Street, Police Station Road and London Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A20, West Malling is simple for us to get to for your care home visit. Other places close to West Malling we cover include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around West Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near West Malling include The Malling School (1.4 miles east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include Five Pointed Star Public House (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to West Malling
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Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In West Malling, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:00pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in West Malling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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West Malling questions
How far is West Malling from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van come to West Malling?
Yes, we do. We serve events in West Malling and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Are visitors included?
Yes. Just include them in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in West Malling, and we will check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in West Malling
It is food residents know and enjoy.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Residents’ celebrations
- Visiting days
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Seaside days
West Malling is on or near the A20, so access for the van is simple.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. The van comes to the home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your residents already know
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Ask about smaller portions
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Families love being included.
Where the van can park in West Malling
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Away from bedroom windows
- Access the van can manage
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Malling
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage 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