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Fish and chip van for parties in Upton, Slough
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Upton
How our party fish and chip van works in Upton
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
For a party in Upton, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will bring everything else. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Upton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Upton
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What else we do in Upton
Planning a party in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Bookings in Upton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Upton is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Upton are Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Frogmore House (2 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Thinking of using Herschel Park? Parks typically 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, SL3 and SL2 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Upton include the M4 and A332, so getting the van to your party is simple. For parties just outside Upton, we cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Upton has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Upton includes Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Long Close School (less than half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Upton
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upton, people book us for occasions like:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Laurence, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Show us where the van would go
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
For event organisers in Upton
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Questions from Upton
Which station is closest to Upton?
Slough station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
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’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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