Slough · England
Fish and chip van hire in SL3
Planning an event in SL3? We cover Langley, Datchet and Ditton and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Planning an event in SL3?
Areas within SL3
- Langley
- Datchet
- Ditton
- Poyle
- Colnbrook
- George Green
- Horton
- Longford
- Middlegreen
- Fulmer
- Myrke
- Brands Hill
- Slough
- Upton
- Stoke Poges
- Wexham Court
- Wexham Street
- Sunnymeads
What we do in SL3
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Across Slough
Towns and villages in Slough
Every area we cover
Fish and chip van hire across SL3
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for staff thank-you lunches and work Christmas parties.
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Pricing in SL3
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in SL3 and across Slough
- A van that becomes part of the event
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Around Langley
We park up for events around Ditton Park, Langley Academy and Upton Court Grammar School. Also close by are The Langley Academy Primary (within half a mile south), St Mary the Virgin Church (less than half a mile west) and The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Langley is Langley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (2.6 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Uxbridge Moor.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles west)
A fish and chip van across SL3: what to know
SL3 covers everything from Langley, Upton and Datchet to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Langley: If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Langley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Langley Academy Primary, can book the van as a food stall. Evenings in Langley stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in SL3.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in SL3
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
- 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