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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Longford events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Longford and the surrounding area.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Longford
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Longford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding fish and chip van in Longford, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We’re frequently asked to cater rustic farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Longford have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Longford questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Send us the address.
Is Longford close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Longford?
We do. Longford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Longford and across Slough
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Getting married in Longford?
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Tell us where your wedding in Longford will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 31 towns and villages across Slough. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 0.5 miles away. Within reach of Longford are historic houses such as Frogmore House (4.3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
We serve weddings across the SL3, UB7 and TW6 postcode area. Local streets include Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Longford is on the A3044, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Longford includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Longford
What else we do in Longford
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Longford?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, sunset in Longford is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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