Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Brookside events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Brookside? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Brookside
Fish and chip van for events in Brookside, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and horse and dog shows, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near Brookside, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Brookside questions
Do you come out to small places like Brookside?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Brookside from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Brookside?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Windsor and Maidenhead included. Find your area.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Perfect for your event in Brookside
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Ascot station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Brookside events: pitches and permissions
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. People in Brookside book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Brookside to Guildford (13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Papplewick School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. A summer fête at Chapel of St Mary and St John is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SL5 and SL4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Brookside we cover include North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brookside include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Royal Hunt pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Brookside have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Brookside
Also in Brookside
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brookside?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- 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