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Fish and chip van hire in Poyle, Slough
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Poyle.
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Poyle
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
About our fish and chip van hire in Poyle
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Poyle. For gatherings after a funeral and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
For a rural spot like Poyle, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Poyle questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Poyle too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Fish and chip van hire around Poyle
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. For events in Poyle, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Poyle is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Poyle to Guildford (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 1.2 miles away. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Thomas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We serve events across SL3 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Punch Bowl pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Poyle
More for events in Poyle
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Poyle, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van hire in Poyle?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Thinking of using Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
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, and the food is cooked to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Poyle
- Events in Poyle and across Slough
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold 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