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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horton, Slough
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 Horton.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
Book the van in Horton
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Horton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Horton
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Typical bookings include community festivals and horse and dog shows, with curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Horton, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Community events around Horton
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. For events in Horton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Sunnymeads station is about 1 mile away. Events in parks such as Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Wherever your event is in SL3 and TW19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Horton we cover include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Horton include Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Horton include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells Public House (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Horton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Horton
Which station is closest to Horton?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Horton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Slough. See all areas.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Horton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Horton is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Horton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Horton hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Horton and the whole of Slough
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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