Slough · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Slough
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Slough.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
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Wedding fish and chip van in Slough, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and vow renewals and anniversaries.
Wedding receptions in and around Slough frequently use a hotel, a hired venue or a family garden. We’ll agree where the van parks with your venue. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter weddings in Slough are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Events we cater in Slough
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
Whatever the occasion in Slough, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
Herschel Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Slough questions
What’s the nearest station to Slough?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the van park in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Slough: venues, ceremonies and travel
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Tell us where your wedding in Slough will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 31 places in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Slough to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Michael and All Angels frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
This part of Slough takes in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Slough on the A4 and A332, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Slough, we also cover Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Slough? 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.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Nearby places to Slough
What else we do in Slough
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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