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Fish and chip van hire in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Selsfield Common and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire for Selsfield Common events
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van hire in Selsfield Common, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and community events and fairs, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Selsfield Common, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RH19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evenings in Selsfield Common stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins near the queue
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Selsfield Common: your questions answered
Is Selsfield Common close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Selsfield Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Nearby places to Selsfield Common
Other occasions in Selsfield Common
Occasions we serve in Selsfield Common
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Selsfield Common book the van for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Planning a chip van in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Selsfield Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Selsfield Common to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Selsfield Common are Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles east) and Priest House (1.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Coming by train? East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Selsfield Common. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is simple for us to get to for your event. We also bring the van to events in West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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