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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Myrke events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Myrke.
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
Book the van in Myrke
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For an evening event in Myrke, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Myrke, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s food for volunteers and agricultural and country shows, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Myrke can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Myrke, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Myrke
It suits almost every visitor.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Community open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Long Close School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Myrke hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Slough, including Myrke
- A clear quote before you book
Towns and villages near Myrke
Other occasions in Myrke
Event catering near Myrke
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. For an event in Myrke, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Laurence? A chip van draws people in. An event in Herschel Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Anywhere in SL3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. For events just outside Myrke, we cover Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Myrke include St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Myrke
What’s the nearest station to Myrke?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Myrke?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Myrke.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
- 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