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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Britwell events
Fish and chip van for events in Britwell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Britwell
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and church fêtes, serving haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips.
Events near Britwell are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Britwell events: pitches and permissions
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. For events in Britwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Britwell is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
An event in Cocksherd Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. School fairs, for a school like Claycots School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL1 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Britwell has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (3.5 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Britwell includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Schools near Britwell include Beechwood School (under half a mile north-east) and Caldicott School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles south-east)
Britwell: your questions answered
Is Britwell close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Slough. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What affects the price in Britwell
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Britwell, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Britwell. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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