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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Farnham Common events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Farnham Common.
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Farnham Common
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it is village fêtes and church fêtes, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
A fête near Farnham Common might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Community events around Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Farnham Common is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Farnham Common to Reading (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 is about 2.9 miles away.
We serve events across SL2 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Farnham Common we cover include Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Common include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Farnham Common
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Farnham Common:
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
An event in Cocksherd Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Farnham Common: your questions answered
Can the van park in Cocksherd Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Farnham Common?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter fairs in Farnham Common are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Farnham Common
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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