Fish and chip van hire, fried fresh at your event · London and the South East

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Fish and chip van hire in Slough

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 31 towns and villages across Slough.

Planning an event in Slough?

About fish and chip van hire in Slough

The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for garden get-togethers and gatherings after a funeral.

The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.

  1. Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
  2. Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
  3. A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
  4. The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
  5. Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

Cost

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.

Why hosts in Slough choose us

  • We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
  • Hot food handed straight over
  • Events across Slough
  • Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Get a quote

To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.

Landmarks near Slough

We park up for events around Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School. You will also find Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.

Fish and chip van hire in Slough: local guide

Across Slough, we serve 3 towns and 21 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Cippenham, Chalvey and Britwell or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.

Slough: If you had Herschel Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Slough, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.

Food your guests will love

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.

Cod and chips

For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat.

What your quote should include

  • Whether there is a minimum
  • What the price includes, item by item
  • The van’s size and access needs
  • What happens if the event is cancelled or moved

Before you choose a spot

The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:

  • A spot near your guests
  • Room in front of the hatch for a queue
  • Flat, firm ground for the van

Planning for dietary needs

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:

  • Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
  • Put allergy details in writing
  • Count children separately
  • Fewer choices mean faster service

The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.

A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.

Events we cater in Slough

Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.

In Slough and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:

  • Big birthdays
  • Care home visits
  • Gatherings after a funeral
  • Work Christmas parties

Questions from Slough

When should we book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.

Who clears up?

We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.

Can you park on the road outside?

Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.

What areas do you cover?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

How does fish and chip van hire work?

We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.

What about guests who do not eat fish?

Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

  • 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

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