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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Selsted
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Selsted and across Kent.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas party fish and chips for Selsted events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Selsted
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. For staff Christmas parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Selsted, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Christmas parties in Selsted: local tips
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. In and around Selsted, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Selsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Selsted Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Selsted, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Selsted, we also cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan cover for the queue
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. An afternoon Christmas party in Selsted can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Questions from Selsted
Do you come out to small places like Selsted?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Selsted?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Selsted?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Selsted, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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