Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cranbourne, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Cranbourne.
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Cranbourne?
Where the van can park in Cranbourne
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Cranbourne
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. For music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Cranbourne might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cranbourne events: pitches and permissions
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Cranbourne as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cranbourne Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ascot station, about 3 miles south.
We serve events across SL4. Local streets include Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Cranbourne we cover include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Cranbourne includes Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Cranbourne, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Cranbourne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Cranbourne and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cranbourne
Do you trade at school fairs around Cranbourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Cranbourne close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cranbourne.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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