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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hitchambury events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Hitchambury.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Hitchambury?
Party fish and chip van in Hitchambury, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and naming days and christenings, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
A country party near Hitchambury is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check the street’s parking rules
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Parties in Hitchambury: homes, halls and local tips
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. Around Hitchambury, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Thinking of using Haymill Valley? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
For parties in SL1 and SL6, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hitchambury we cover include Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Oak and Saw pub (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hitchambury: your questions answered
Is Hitchambury too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Occasions we serve in Hitchambury
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever the occasion in Hitchambury, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Taplow station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hitchambury
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Midsummer parties in Hitchambury stay bright until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Hitchambury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hitchambury
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Hitchambury and across Slough
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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