Slough · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Slough events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Slough? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
Book the van in Slough
Questions from Slough
Which station is closest to Slough?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Slough?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you cover Slough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Slough. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Slough
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and food for volunteers, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Slough hosts all kinds of events, from fairs to festivals. A fish and chip van brings a queue. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Slough 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.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Slough?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like St Michael and All Angels? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Community events around Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. We cover Slough as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
An event in Herschel Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
For events in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Slough on the A4 and A332, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Slough, we cover Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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More for events in Slough
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Slough hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- 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