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Party Fish and Chip Van for Selsted events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Selsted.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Selsted
Party fish and chip van in Selsted, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For neighbourhood get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Selsted, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Selsted hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Selsted
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Selsted questions
What’s the nearest station to Selsted?
Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Selsted?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Selsted
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Whatever the occasion in Selsted, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention the van to neighbours
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Make sure the van can park legally
Keep the queue away from the road.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Where the van can park in Selsted
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Party venues around Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Selsted and nearby villages. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Selsted are Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Selsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Selsted we cover include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. For a late-May party in Selsted, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Selsted? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Selsted
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
- 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