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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Huntercombe
We bring a fish and chip van across Huntercombe and Slough, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near Huntercombe
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Huntercombe
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Whether it’s fish and chip days at care homes and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy.
There may be a hall or club near Huntercombe if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Huntercombe hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Huntercombe and the whole of Slough
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Bringing the van to Huntercombe
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. Whether your event is in the middle of Huntercombe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Huntercombe is one of 31 places in Slough where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Huntercombe to Reading (15 miles away).
Churches such as St. Andrew's Shared Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (1.4 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Wherever your event is in SL1, SL6 and SL2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Huntercombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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Questions from Huntercombe
Can the van park in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Huntercombe?
Huntercombe has its own station: Burnham station.
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.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Huntercombe, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your event in Huntercombe
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Huntercombe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Parks such as Haymill Valley normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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