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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Eton Wick events
Fish and chip van for events in Eton Wick: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Eton Wick
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Eton Wick
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Eton Wick, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Eton Wick
Can the van park in Sutherland Grange?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Eton Wick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Eton Wick?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Eton Wick and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Eton Wick?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
More for events in Eton Wick
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Perfect for your event in Eton Wick
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eton Wick and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Eton Wick
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Event catering near Eton Wick
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Events in Eton Wick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of Saint John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. An event in Sutherland Grange means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Events anywhere in SL4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Eton Wick we cover include Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include King Edward VII Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Eton Wick includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include The Westgate School (1.2 miles north) and Westgate School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Shepherds Hut pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles north-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
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.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Eton Wick, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eton Wick?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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