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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Selsey events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Selsey and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Selsey
Fish and chip van for events in Selsey, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater community open days and sports days.
A town like Selsey has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. Fish and chips suits any of them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Selsey (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Selsey
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Events in Selsey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Selsey to Southampton (29 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's Church? A chip van draws people in. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B2145, Selsey is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Selsey, we also cover Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). Selsey is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Selsey include The Academy (within half a mile north-west) and The Academy (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Joy Public House (within half a mile south)
Questions from Selsey
Is Selsey close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Selsey?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to Selsey?
We do. We serve events in Selsey and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Selsey hosts choose us
- We cover Selsey and the whole of West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Having the party 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. December events in Selsey lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share pitch details
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Plan where the queue forms.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Selsey? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Where the van can park in Selsey
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Selsey
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Other occasions in Selsey
- 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