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Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Heart's Delight.
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Heart's Delight events
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Heart's Delight can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight, fried fresh
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater lights switch-on events and depot Christmas treats, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Heart's Delight, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Heart's Delight questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Heart's Delight?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Heart's Delight?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Heart's Delight, people book us for occasions like:
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Minterne Community Junior School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 guests instead.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
Plan cover for the queue.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Towns and villages near Heart's Delight
More for events in Heart's Delight
Christmas catering near Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Heart's Delight, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Heart's Delight to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall. Heart's Delight is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in ME10 and ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Heart's Delight, we also cover Borden (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.7 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles north)
- 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