Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Bray and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Bray?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Fish and chip van for events in Bray, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include community open days and club open days, with mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
A fête near Bray might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Bray (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Bray have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SL6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Running an event in Bray
Bray is about 2 miles south-east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Bray as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bray is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
A school like Dorney School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Taplow station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
For events in SL6, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Old Mill Lane and Beaufort Place, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Bray, we cover Dorney Reach (1 mile east), Lake End (1 mile east), Taplow (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles east) and Hitchambury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (4 miles south-east), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north-west), Dedworth (3 miles south-east) and Broomhall (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.1 miles north) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bray include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Bray include Desborough College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fat Duck pub (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Bray
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bray book the van for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Club open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Michael's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Bray
Also in Bray
Common questions in Bray
What’s the nearest station to Bray?
The closest is Taplow station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Bray?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bray.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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