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Party Fish and Chip Van in Colnbrook
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Colnbrook and the surrounding area.
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
Fresh fish and chips in Colnbrook
About our party fish and chip van in Colnbrook
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s kids’ birthday parties and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Colnbrook, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Common questions in Colnbrook
Do you come out to small places like Colnbrook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Places near Colnbrook
Other occasions in Colnbrook
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Colnbrook parties: what to know
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Bookings in Colnbrook come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Colnbrook is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Colnbrook to Guildford (16 miles away).
Thinking of using Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Within reach of Colnbrook are historic houses such as Frogmore House (3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Wherever your party is in SL3, we can bring the van to you. Whether your party is on High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Colnbrook, we also cover Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Colnbrook include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Put the menu up by the van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Colnbrook hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Colnbrook?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Sunnymeads station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Colnbrook drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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