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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Selsdon events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Selsdon and across Surrey.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer team days
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Selsdon?
FAQs for Selsdon
Is Selsdon close to London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Selsdon, cooked to order
It works for customer events and open days as well: people gather at the van and linger. Whether it’s customer days and shift teams at depots and warehouses, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For businesses around Selsdon, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Staff usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Lunchtime bookings in Selsdon are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Selsdon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your staff
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Planning a team lunch in Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. From the centre of Selsdon to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Selsdon to London (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (1 mile north-east) and Down House (4.7 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Central London is about 11 miles from Selsdon, well within our area.
This part of Surrey takes in CR2 and CR0, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Your staff event could be at a house on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Selsdon, we also cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Selsdon includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Quest Academy (less than half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for staff to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us break and shift times
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Confirm allergies by email
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
Tell the team in advance: it’s half the fun.
Towns and villages near Selsdon
Also in Selsdon
For event organisers in Selsdon
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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