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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Egypt, Slough
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Egypt. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
Planning an event in Egypt?
About our fish and chip van for events in Egypt
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Egypt, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Egypt
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Event catering near Egypt
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. For an event in Egypt, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Egypt. We take the van to 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
A summer fête at St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Slough takes in SL2, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Egypt, we also cover Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Caldicott School (0.8 miles south) and Beechwood School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Egypt, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Egypt
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Egypt
Do you trade at school fairs around Egypt?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Egypt?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Egypt?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
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.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Egypt?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A school like Farnham Common Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Egypt? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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