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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burnham, Slough
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Burnham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Burnham events
About our fish and chip van for events in Burnham
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we are often booked for festivals and charity fundraisers and community events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Burnham are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Where the van can park in Burnham
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Burnham
Is Burnham close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Burnham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also near Burnham
Other occasions in Burnham
Event catering near Burnham
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. Across the SL1 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Burnham to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like The E-Act Burnham Park Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in SL1, SL6 and SL2, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Burnham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Garibaldi Public House (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Burnham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, events in Burnham stay light until about 9:25pm, 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.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Burnham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Burnham
Hot food keeps families around.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
Events in parks such as Haymill Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- 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