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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Selsdon
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Selsdon? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Selsdon
How our fish and chip van for events works in Selsdon
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. For music and food festivals and feeding event crew, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, chips and cod and chips and more.
For events in a place like Selsdon, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
FAQs for Selsdon
Is Selsdon close to London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Selsdon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer fêtes in Selsdon have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Selsdon
What else we do in Selsdon
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Occasions we serve in Selsdon
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Selsdon and Surrey:
- Sports tournaments
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
Event catering near Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. For an event in Selsdon, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Selsdon to London (about 11 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Selsdon Primary and Nursery School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. An event in Littleheath Woods means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
For events in CR2 and CR0, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (under half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sir Julian Huxley pub (within half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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