Takeaways in Selsey

Fish and chips, Indian, Chinese and more

Selsey has a reasonable selection of takeaway food outlets for a town of its size, concentrated along and near the High Street. In a fishing town where crab and lobster are landed fresh from the beach, fish and chips hold a special place, and the local chippies are well used by residents and visitors alike.

The fish and chip shops are a fixture of the High Street and do a particularly strong trade during summer evenings when the holiday parks are full and visitors are looking for a traditional seaside meal. Battered cod, haddock and chips served in paper is a tradition that suits Selsey's character perfectly, and the local chippies have their regulars who return week after week. The freshness of the local fish supply gives Selsey's chippies an edge over their inland counterparts.

Indian and Chinese takeaways are available in the town, serving the standard range of dishes that most people expect from these cuisines. Pizza delivery and kebab options are also present, mostly from independent operators rather than national chains. The range is narrower than in a larger town, but it covers the main requirements for a midweek meal or a Friday night treat.

The holiday park season brings a noticeable uplift in demand for takeaway food, and during the summer months the High Street takeaways are busier than at any other time. Some seasonal pop-up stalls near the beach sell crab sandwiches, fresh shellfish and other items that make the most of the local catch. These are worth seeking out for visitors who want a taste of Selsey's fishing heritage.

Delivery apps have extended the range available to Selsey residents, though the town's distance from Chichester means that delivery options are more limited than in a larger urban area. Some Chichester restaurants and takeaways deliver to PO20 postcodes, but the eight-mile distance means that not all operators cover the Selsey area.

For residents wanting a wider takeaway choice, Chichester offers the full range of cuisines available in a cathedral city. But for a bag of fish and chips eaten on the sea wall at Selsey Bill, watching the waves break on the rocks below, Selsey's own takeaways are all that is needed.