Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Chavey Down
We bring a fish and chip van to Chavey Down and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
A chip van near Chavey Down
About our fish and chip van hire in Chavey Down
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for care home visits and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Chavey Down, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Chavey Down (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Chavey Down
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to Chavey Down are St Leonard's Hill (4.3 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
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- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Chavey Down
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins and napkins by the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Questions from Chavey Down
Can you serve after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Chavey Down?
Martins Heron station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Find your area.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where the van can park in Chavey Down
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In Chavey Down, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Chavey Down
Bringing the van to Chavey Down
Chavey Down is about 2 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Around Chavey Down, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as LVS Ascot frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Martin's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Anywhere in SL5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, North Road and Long Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Chavey Down, we cover Warfield Park (1 mile north-west), Winkfield Row (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile south-west), Bullbrook (1 mile west) and Whitegrove (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.7 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Whitegrove Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Garth Hill College (1.6 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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