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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Selham
A menu everybody knows: 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 in Selham.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
A chip van near Selham
A fish and chip van in Selham: local details
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. Around Selham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Selham to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.7 miles west) and Petworth House (2.8 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU28, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to events in South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Selham
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are often booked for big birthdays and community events and fairs.
Somewhere as small as Selham, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Selham (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
FAQs for Selham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Selham close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Selham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and the cost guide.
More for events in Selham
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Perfect for your event in Selham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Selham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St James, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- 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