Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Fish and chip van hire in SL5
Hosting a party in SL5? We cover North Ascot, Broomhall and South Ascot and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chips across SL5
Areas within SL5
- North Ascot
- Broomhall
- South Ascot
- Sunninghill
- Sunningdale
- Ascot
- Beggar's Bush
- Brookside
- Cheapside
- Chavey Down
- Blacknest
- Bracknell
- The Warren
- Bullbrook
- Martins Heron
- Warfield Park
- Winkfield Row
What we do in SL5
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in SL5
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and birthday celebrations, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
What it costs in SL5
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Near you in North Ascot
Locally, our bookings take us close to Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School, LVS Ascot and Garth Hill College and the streets around them. Also close by are Royal Hunt pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Chapel of St Mary and St John (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Ascot station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near North Ascot include Virginia Water Lake.
Chip van hire across SL5
There are 3 towns and 7 villages and hamlets in SL5, so whether your event is in Bracknell, North Ascot and The Warren or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
North Ascot: For a fundraiser at a school like Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? Ascot station is about 1 mile away. In North Ascot, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Events we cater in SL5
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in SL5
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
- 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