West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Three Mile Cross events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Three Mile Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- PTA Christmas events
Book the van in Three Mile Cross
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Three Mile Cross
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year customer events and festive family gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Three Mile Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Three Mile Cross: your questions answered
Is Three Mile Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Three Mile Cross?
Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Festive bookings around Three Mile Cross
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Three Mile Cross will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Oakbank, suit a chip van. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Michael and All Angels draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Three Mile Cross we cover include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Three Mile Cross includes Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Three Mile Cross include Ryeish Green School (under half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
Places near Three Mile Cross
Other occasions in Three Mile Cross
Events we cater in Three Mile Cross
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the van can park on site
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Festive lights by the van look great.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Three Mile Cross; park the van where there is good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Three Mile Cross
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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