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Fish and chip van hire in Upton, Slough
Fish and chip van hire in Upton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Upton?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Upton
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it is staff lunches and team days and weddings, especially the evening, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a place the size of Upton, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Where the van can park in Upton
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Upton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Other occasions in Upton
Occasions we serve in Upton
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
If you had Herschel Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Upton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your event in Upton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Upton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Churches such as Church of St Laurence rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
For events in SL1, SL3 and SL2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Upton include the M4 and A332, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Upton, we cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Upton include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Upton questions
Could you trade in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Upton from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Upton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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