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Fish and chip van hire in Sellindge, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Sellindge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Sellindge events
Fish and chip van hire in Sellindge, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and community events and fairs, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Sellindge, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Sellindge, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Sellindge?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Sellindge, people book us for events such as:
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
Planning a chip van in Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Sellindge to Canterbury (13 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Sellindge Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to Sellindge are Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sellindge, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
FAQs for Sellindge
Which station is closest to Sellindge?
Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sellindge.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What else we do in Sellindge
- 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