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Christmas party fish and chips in Upton, Slough
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Upton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Book the van in Upton
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Upton
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events.
In Upton, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Upton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Keep the queue dry
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas parties in Upton: local tips
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your Christmas party in Upton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages across Slough. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Reading (17 miles away).
With the M4 and A332 nearby, December journeys to Upton are straightforward. For colleagues travelling by train, Slough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Here we cover the SL1, SL3 and SL2 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Upton is on the M4 and A332, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Upton includes Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Long Close School (less than half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Upton: your questions answered
Can the van park in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Upton from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
Events we cater in Upton
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upton and Slough:
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Laurence can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Upton around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Towns and villages near Upton
More for events in Upton
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Upton
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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