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Wedding fish and chip van in Heart's Delight, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Heart's Delight? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Heart's Delight
Planning wedding fish and chips in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Weddings in Heart's Delight are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. 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 16 miles away).
Cromers Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Heart's Delight we cover include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles north)
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Heart's Delight
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. For barn and farm weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Heart's Delight, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. For a summer wedding in Heart's Delight, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Heart's Delight? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Heart's Delight
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Heart's Delight
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Heart's Delight
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Heart's Delight
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Heart's Delight
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Occasions we serve in Heart's Delight
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Heart's Delight, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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