Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Blacknest.
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Blacknest
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Blacknest
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and fish and chip supper nights, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Blacknest can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Blacknest (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Blacknest
Do you come out to small places like Blacknest?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Blacknest?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Blacknest?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Blacknest as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Blacknest is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Blacknest to Guildford (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A chip van draws people in.
For events in SL5, we just need to know where the van can park. From London Road and Blacknest Gate Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sunningdale School (1.3 miles south-west) and Charters School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Belvedere Arms (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Blacknest
What else we do in Blacknest
Occasions we serve in Blacknest
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
An event in Silwood Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Blacknest, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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 visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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