West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Midgham, West Berkshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Midgham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-year customer events
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in Midgham
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Midgham
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-year customer events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
For a Christmas party near Midgham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Midgham (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Midgham?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Matthew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
Planning a Christmas party in Midgham
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the RG7 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Midgham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Keep the queue dry
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the spot with the venue
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Midgham
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Midgham questions
What’s the nearest station to Midgham?
Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Midgham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. An afternoon Christmas party in Midgham can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What affects the price in Midgham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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