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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chalvey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Chalvey. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Chalvey
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Chalvey and the whole of Slough
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About our fish and chip van for events in Chalvey
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve curry sauce, chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and agricultural and country shows.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Chalvey are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chalvey
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. People in Chalvey 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. We serve 31 places across Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Chalvey to Reading (16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Montem Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to events all over the SL1 and SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Chalvey include the A4 and A332, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Chalvey has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Chalvey includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Chalvey: your questions answered
Could you trade in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Chalvey from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Other occasions in Chalvey
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Chalvey, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chalvey?
It suits almost every visitor.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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