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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Colnbrook events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Colnbrook.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Colnbrook
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Fish and chip van for events in Colnbrook, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Colnbrook, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Colnbrook
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Colnbrook
Also in Colnbrook
Event catering near Colnbrook
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Tell us where your event in Colnbrook will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Colnbrook is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
An event in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in SL3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Colnbrook we cover include Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Colnbrook includes Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Colnbrook include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Questions from Colnbrook
Can you come to a school fair in Colnbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Colnbrook?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Colnbrook?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Colnbrook and Slough:
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Thomas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. December events in Colnbrook lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Colnbrook
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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