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Party Fish and Chip Van in Stoke Poges
Party fish and chip van in Stoke Poges: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Stoke Poges
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Autumn and winter parties in Stoke Poges get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van in Stoke Poges, cooked to order
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and naming days and christenings, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Parties around Stoke Poges are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Stoke Poges, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Stoke Poges
It is a real treat for guests.
In Stoke Poges and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
A christening at St Andrew's Church Centre followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Stoke Poges
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Parties in Stoke Poges: homes, halls and local tips
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Wherever your party is in the SL2 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stoke Poges to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near Stoke Poges include Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south) and Cliveden (4.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Stoke Poges can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
For parties in SL2 and SL3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your party is on Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Stoke Poges has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Stoke Poges includes Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Stoke Poges questions
Which station is closest to Stoke Poges?
Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church Centre?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Slough included. Find your area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Nearby places to Stoke Poges
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stoke Poges
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod 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