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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cippenham, Slough
Fish and chip van for events in Cippenham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Cippenham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
How our fish and chip van for events works in Cippenham
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We’re often asked to cater feeding event crew and school summer fairs, with cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Cippenham are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. For an evening event in Cippenham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Cippenham
Cippenham events: pitches and permissions
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. People in Cippenham 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. Cippenham is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Burnham station is about 0.6 miles away. An event in Haymill Valley means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Anywhere in SL1 and SL2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Cippenham, we also cover Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include The Westgate School (0.5 miles east) and Westgate School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Place pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cippenham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
FAQs for Cippenham
Can the van park in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
How far is Cippenham from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to Cippenham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cippenham is within our area and the rest of Slough. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Cippenham?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Cippenham:
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
PTAs at schools such as Cippenham Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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