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Fish and chip van hire in Stoke Poges, Slough
We bring a fish and chip van to Stoke Poges and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Stoke Poges
Perfect for your event in Stoke Poges
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a fundraiser at a school like The Stoke Poges School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
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- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Stoke Poges
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Stoke Poges. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and summer garden parties.
There may be a hall or club near Stoke Poges if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What affects the price in Stoke Poges
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Stoke Poges: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Poges?
Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Stoke Poges from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Bringing the van to Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Across the SL2 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Stoke Poges is one of 31 places in Slough where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stoke Poges to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Andrew's Church Centre, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Within reach of Stoke Poges are historic houses such as Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south) and Cliveden (4.5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Wherever your event is in SL2 and SL3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Stoke Poges is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Stoke Poges include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Stoke Poges include Khalsa Secondary Academy (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Stoke Poges? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stoke Poges, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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