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Party Fish and Chip Van in Poyle
Party fish and chip van in Poyle: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van for Poyle events
FAQs for Poyle
Could you trade in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Poyle?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Party fish and chip van in Poyle, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near Poyle is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Poyle
Also in Poyle
Occasions we serve in Poyle
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Thomas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Poyle? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Poyle hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
Poyle parties: what to know
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Around Poyle, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 31 places in Slough. Our bookings stretch from Poyle to Guildford (16 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A green space like Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
We take the van to parties all over the SL3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For parties just outside Poyle, we cover Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let your neighbours know
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Plan cover in case of showers.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Autumn and winter parties in Poyle get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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