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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Brands Hill events
Fish and chip van for events in Brands Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Brands Hill?
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Brands Hill have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Brands Hill, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for school summer fairs and sports tournaments.
At a fête or show near Brands Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Brands Hill hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Brands Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Brands Hill questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Brands Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Brands Hill?
Sunnymeads station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Also near Brands Hill
Other occasions in Brands Hill
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brands Hill
Brands Hill is about 3 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. People in Brands Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Brands Hill is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brands Hill to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
If your event is in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael, are a natural home for a chip van.
We cover events in every part of SL3. Nearby, we also serve events in Horton (1 mile south), Colnbrook (1 mile east), Poyle (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-west) and Ditton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.8 miles west) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Brands Hill includes Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House And Attached Barn (0.5 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Brands Hill
It keeps people on site for longer.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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