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Party Fish and Chip Van for Longford events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Longford and the surrounding area.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van in Longford
About our party fish and chip van in Longford
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood events and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Country parties near Longford suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Longford
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Longford
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Longford stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
Planning a party in Longford
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Anywhere in SL3, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 31 places in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Longford to Guildford (16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 0.5 miles away.
We take the van to parties all over SL3, UB7 and TW6. Your party could be at a house on Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A3044 close by, Longford is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Longford we cover include Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Longford includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Longford
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (4.3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Longford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Questions from Longford
How far is Longford from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Longford?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Longford hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Longford
Other occasions in Longford
- 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