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Fish and chip van for parties in Huntercombe, Slough
Party fish and chip van in Huntercombe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Leaving parties
Book the van in Huntercombe
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Slough, including Huntercombe
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Party fish and chip van in Huntercombe, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it’s street parties and neighbourhood events and children’s parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Parties around Huntercombe are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your party in Huntercombe
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Huntercombe, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like St. Andrew's Shared Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check the street’s parking rules
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Huntercombe parties: what to know
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. From the centre of Huntercombe to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Burnham station serves Huntercombe directly. Thinking of using Haymill Valley? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
We take the van to parties all over SL1, SL6 and SL2. Local streets include Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Huntercombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Midsummer parties in Huntercombe stay bright until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Huntercombe
Also in Huntercombe
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Huntercombe
Can the van park in Haymill Valley?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St. Andrew's Shared Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- 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