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Care Home Fish and Chips for Wigmore events
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Wigmore. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Seaside days
Fresh fish and chips in Wigmore
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray straight away.
Seaside photos give people something to talk about.
About our care home fish and chips in Wigmore
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for a monthly fish and chip day and open days for families.
Around Wigmore, homes frequently have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. December visits in Wigmore are best at lunchtime, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for evening service
- A route in without tight gates
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wigmore
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Wigmore
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Wigmore: care homes and access
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For care home visits in Wigmore, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wigmore is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1 mile away. Bishop Saltings is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Wigmore is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, and we can serve your care home visit anywhere in it. Whether your care home visit is on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For care home visits just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wigmore includes Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Wigmore include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Nearby places to Wigmore
More for events in Wigmore
Events we cater in Wigmore
It’s a treat residents genuinely look forward to.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family days
- Care staff treats
- Open days for families
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
If your residents have links with St Paul's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What affects the price in Wigmore
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
- 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