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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upton, Slough
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Upton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Upton
Fish and chip van for events in Upton, fried fresh
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We’re frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and community festivals, with mushy peas, cod and chips and chips.
Events near Upton are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Upton
Other occasions in Upton
Occasions we serve in Upton
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Upton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
If your event is in Herschel Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening events in Upton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- 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. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Upton
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Upton and the whole of Slough
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Around Upton, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Upton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
A school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.6 miles north.
We take the van to events all over SL1, SL3 and SL2. Whether your event is on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Upton include the M4 and A332, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Upton we cover include Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Upton
Do you trade at school fairs around Upton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
- 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