Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Heart's Delight, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Heart's Delight and across Kent.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Heart's Delight events
Party fish and chip van in Heart's Delight, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for reunions and family get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Heart's Delight is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Hosting a chip van party in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Heart's Delight, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Heart's Delight to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you had Cromers Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Local halls and clubs near Heart's Delight are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. Heart's Delight is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the ME10 and ME9 postcode area. That could mean a party at a home on The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane or the roads around them, 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.7 miles north-east).
- Schools near Heart's Delight include Westlands School (0.9 miles north)
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party. Midsummer parties in Heart's Delight stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Heart's Delight questions
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll 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. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Heart's Delight
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Show us where the van would go
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Places near Heart's Delight
What else we do in Heart's Delight
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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