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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ditton, Slough
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Ditton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Ditton
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
About our fish and chip van for events in Ditton
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and crew and volunteer catering, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
Rural events near Ditton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
For event organisers in Ditton
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer events in Ditton have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Occasions we serve in Ditton
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
PTAs at schools such as Castleview Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ditton hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Ditton and the whole of Slough
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ditton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Ditton
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. For events in Ditton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Events in parks such as Ditton Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Francis Assisi, are a natural home for a chip van.
For events in SL3, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Ditton we cover include Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
- Local schools include Ditton Park Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Upton Court Grammar School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Ditton: your questions answered
Could you trade in Ditton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Ditton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to Ditton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Ditton and across Slough. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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