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Wedding fish and chip van in Upton, Slough
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Upton.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Upton events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upton
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We are often asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and second-day and after-party food, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Weddings in a place like Upton frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. For a wedding in Upton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Upton are Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Frogmore House (2 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you’re marrying at a church near Upton, such as Church of St Laurence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
We serve weddings across the SL1, SL3 and SL2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the M4 and A332, Upton is easy for us to reach with the van. For weddings just outside Upton, we cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Upton include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upton?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. 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
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Winter weddings in Upton are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Events we cater in Upton
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Upton:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you are hoping for photos in Herschel Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Upton questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Upton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also in Upton
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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