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Party Fish and Chip Van for Selling events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Selling.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
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Party fish and chip van for your party in Selling
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and garden get-togethers.
Country parties near Selling suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Selling
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Also in Selling
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. For a late-May party in Selling, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Selling. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Selling parties: what to know
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Selling. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Selling are Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Selling is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Selling, we also cover Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (within half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Selling questions
Is Selling close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do children eat?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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