West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Midgham events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Midgham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Midgham
What affects the price in Midgham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Midgham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Midgham
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and seaside shoots.
Rural locations near Midgham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Midgham (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Midgham?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Midgham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Midgham
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Midgham
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Midgham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Midgham
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Midgham chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Midgham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Crew catering near Midgham
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your shoot is in the RG7 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Midgham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Midgham to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east. Midgham is about 48 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots 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).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach & Horses pub (under half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Also near Midgham
What else we do in Midgham
- 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