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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Selmeston
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 in Selmeston.
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Selmeston
Fish and chip van hire in Selmeston, cooked to order
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and summer garden parties, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Selmeston, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Selmeston
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Selmeston questions
Is Selmeston close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Selmeston too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Selmeston?
We do. We serve events in Selmeston and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Selmeston.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Light matters for evening service: in Selmeston, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Selmeston, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Fish and chip van hire around Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Selmeston or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Selmeston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Selmeston include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Selmeston is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Selmeston is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in BN26 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on The Street and Lewes Road, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Selmeston, we cover Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Selmeston
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Selmeston
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Events in Selmeston and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
More for events in Selmeston
- 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