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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Datchet events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Datchet.
- Music and food festivals
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Datchet
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Evening events in Datchet have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Datchet
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
For events in a place like Datchet, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Datchet?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
A school like Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Settle the pitch terms early
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Questions from Datchet
Can the van park in Home Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Datchet
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Datchet
- Bookings across Slough, including Datchet
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
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:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Datchet
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Towns and villages near Datchet
More for events in Datchet
Fairs, fêtes and events in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Wherever your event is in the SL3 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 31 places in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Datchet to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. Events in parks such as Home Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Datchet we cover include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Datchet has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (under half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
- 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