Slough · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Slough
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Slough and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Slough
How our fish and chip van hire works in Slough
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and summer garden parties, with curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a booking in central Slough, access and parking are what to plan; once parked, everything happens in the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Slough
What’s the nearest station to Slough?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Slough from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Slough?
Yes, we do. Slough is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Slough hosts choose us
- Bookings across Slough, including Slough
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Bringing the van to Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Events in Slough are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages in Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Michael and All Angels, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Parks such as Herschel Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
We cover events in every part of SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6 and the streets around it. 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. Being close to the A4 and A332, Slough is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Schools near Slough 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)
Also near Slough
Other occasions in Slough
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Slough?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For a fundraiser at a school like Herschel Grammar School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Slough, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Slough? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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- 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