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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Selsey events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Selsey.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Selsey
About our fish and chip van hire in Selsey
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and staff thank-you lunches.
In Selsey, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most can take the van with a little planning. If not, a nearby hall or club car park often does. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Selsey (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Nearby places to Selsey
Also in Selsey
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Bringing the van to Selsey
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Selsey and nearby villages. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Selsey to Southampton (about 29 miles away).
After a service at St Peter's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about a mile of Selsey, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Selsey on the B2145, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Selsey, we also cover Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). Selsey is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Academy (under half a mile north-west) and The Academy (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Joy Public House (under half a mile south)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Selsey?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Seal Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
FAQs for Selsey
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?
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.
Is Selsey close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How it works
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 Selsey, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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