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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Burnham
Wedding fish and chip van in East Burnham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
Book the van in East Burnham
Wedding fish and chip van in East Burnham, cooked to order
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and evening food for day and evening guests.
A wedding in a small place like East Burnham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning wedding fish and chips in East Burnham
East Burnham is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. In and around East Burnham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Burnham Beeches is close by. After a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in SL2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Thompkins Lane, Stoney Lane and Hawthorn Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside East Burnham, we cover Farnham Royal (1 mile south-east), Britwell (1 mile south), Farnham Common (1 mile north-east), Egypt (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Ditton (5 miles south-east) and Poyle (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (4.5 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Burnham include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School (0.9 miles south-east) and Beechwood School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from East Burnham
Can the van park in Cocksherd Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to East Burnham?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Count suppliers working late
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
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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 level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
For event organisers in East Burnham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Burnham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In East Burnham, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SL2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why East Burnham hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in East Burnham and across Slough
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in East Burnham
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
If you’re hoping for photos in Cocksherd Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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