East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Selmeston events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Selmeston and the surrounding area.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Selmeston
Planning a Christmas party in Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Selmeston, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Selmeston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selmeston, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in BN26, 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 and Lewes Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Selmeston we cover include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Selmeston, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We’re often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and depot Christmas treats, serving gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In winter near Selmeston, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Selmeston
Is Selmeston too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Selmeston?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where the van can park in Selmeston
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Selmeston? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Selmeston; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send round an allergy question
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Also in Selmeston
Perfect for your Christmas party in Selmeston
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive family gatherings
For colleagues travelling by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- 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