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Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Heart's Delight.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Heart's Delight
Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
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, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in Heart's Delight around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Heart's Delight?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Heart's Delight and Kent:
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
FAQs for Heart's Delight
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
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.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Heart's Delight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Heart's Delight?
We do. We serve events in Heart's Delight and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Heart's Delight in December: what to know
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover Heart's Delight as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Heart's Delight to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Barham Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Snowdown station, about 2.9 miles east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Heart's Delight, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Heart's Delight, we cover Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Heart's Delight
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Heart's Delight
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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