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Party Fish and Chip Van for Sellindge events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Sellindge and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Sellindge
Party fish and chip van in Sellindge, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater kids’ birthday parties and garden get-togethers.
Near Sellindge, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Hosting a chip van party in Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Sellindge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Sellindge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sellindge to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Within reach of Sellindge are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Sellindge, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Sellindge includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sellindge
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A summer party in Sellindge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Why choose party fish and chip van in Sellindge?
It is a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Sellindge
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Sellindge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can the van come to Sellindge?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sellindge and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
What else we do in Sellindge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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