Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Eton.
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Eton
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in Eton have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Eton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Eton, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for sports club events and race days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
For a village fête or field event near Eton, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Eton (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Running an event in Eton
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether your event is in the middle of Eton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Eton to Reading (about 16 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of Saint John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre.
For events in SL4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A332 and B3022 close by, Eton is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Eton, we cover Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Eton Life (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Eton include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Schools near Eton include St George's School (0.6 miles south) and The Windsor Boys' School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Christopher Hotel (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.4 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Other occasions in Eton
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Eton
- Events in Eton and across Windsor and Maidenhead
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Eton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Occasions we serve in Eton
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
Events in parks such as The Goswells need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Eton questions
Could you trade in The Goswells?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Eton?
Windsor & Eton Riverside station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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