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Care Home Fish and Chips for Westbere events
Care home fish and chips in Westbere: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Open days for families
- Care staff treats
Planning an event in Westbere?
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Westbere? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Care home fish and chips in Westbere, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Typical bookings include fish and chip Fridays and birthday treats for residents, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Westbere, residents may not get out much, so a chip van visit is a special day. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
FAQs for Westbere
Is Westbere close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Westbere?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do smaller portions for residents?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for residents.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can residents with special diets join in?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, Westbere has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- 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.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Care homes around Westbere
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For care home visits in Westbere, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Westbere. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
For care home visits in CT2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your care home visit is on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover care home visits in Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Frank Montgomery School (less than half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Westbere
Other occasions in Westbere
Where the van can park in Westbere
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates
- With the serving side away from windows
- A level parking spot near the entrance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westbere
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Westbere
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Events we cater in Westbere
The kitchen gets a day off cooking.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement village events
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
- Residents’ celebrations
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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