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Fish and chip van hire in Selsdon, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Selsdon and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
A chip van near Selsdon
Fish and chip van hire in Selsdon, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and weddings and evening receptions.
In and around Selsdon, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Selsdon. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Selsdon and across Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Selsdon
What’s the nearest station to Selsdon?
Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Perfect for your event in Selsdon
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Selsdon, people book us for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A green space like Littleheath Woods is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light matters for evening service: around Selsdon, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van in Selsdon: local details
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. We cover Selsdon as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Selsdon is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Selsdon are Addington Palace (1 mile north-east) and Down House (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. After a service at St Francis, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We take the van to events all over the CR2 and CR0 postcode area. Local streets include York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Selsdon include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Selsdon include The Quest Academy (less than half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (less than half a mile west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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