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Care home fish and chip visits in Wickhambreaux, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Wickhambreaux and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Care staff treats
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Visiting days
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Care home fish and chips in Wickhambreaux, cooked to order
For many residents, fish and chips brings back seaside trips and Friday nights. A van visit turns a meal into an event. Typical bookings include visiting days and themed afternoons, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a rural home near Wickhambreaux, access matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
FAQs for Wickhambreaux
What’s the nearest station to Wickhambreaux?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Wickhambreaux?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can portions be smaller?
We’ll plan portions with the home.
Where should the van go?
On a level spot in the car park or drive, clear of emergency access.
Can the van come to Wickhambreaux?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wickhambreaux is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in for the van
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Wickhambreaux
The home only needs to provide a parking spot.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wickhambreaux and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch clubs
- Retirement village events
Some homes in Wickhambreaux have links with a local church such as Church of St Andrew, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
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What affects the price in Wickhambreaux
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Care home visits in Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Care home visits in Wickhambreaux are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wickhambreaux is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For families visiting by train, Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Wickhambreaux, we also cover Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (within half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a lovely, simple occasion, a fish and chip van visit is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Wickhambreaux and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your residents can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Wickhambreaux is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan portions and dietary needs with the home.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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About the food
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.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wickhambreaux? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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