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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Selsted events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Selsted.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Selsted
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Selsted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Selsted
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports tournaments and village fêtes and summer fairs.
For a village fête or field event near Selsted, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in Selsted
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Selsted? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Selsted and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Selsted events: pitches and permissions
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For events in Selsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Selsted, we 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Selsted?
It needs little from volunteers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Selsted Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Selsted
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The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Selsted, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Selsted, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Agree the terms in writing
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Common questions in Selsted
Is Selsted too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Selsted from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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