Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events 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. Fish and chip van for events in Heart's Delight.
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Heart's Delight
Fish and chip van for events in Heart's Delight, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for school summer fairs and festivals.
At a fête or show near Heart's Delight, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer fêtes in Heart's Delight have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Questions from Heart's Delight
Do you come out to small places like Heart's Delight?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Heart's Delight close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you cover Heart's Delight?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Heart's Delight is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Heart's Delight
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Heart's Delight, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
- Club open days
- Community festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Snowdown station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Running an event in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Heart's Delight to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If your event is in Jumping Downs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Barham Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Heart's Delight, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Heart's Delight we cover include 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Heart's Delight? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
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 fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Heart's Delight
More for events in Heart's Delight
- 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