West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Midgham, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Midgham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Evening wedding food
- Community events and fairs
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Midgham
Fish and chip van hire in Midgham, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Midgham, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Midgham (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Nearby places to Midgham
Other occasions in Midgham
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Midgham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Midgham?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
If guests are travelling by rail, Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Where the van can park in Midgham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Midgham
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Midgham
Which station is closest to Midgham?
Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Bringing the van to Midgham
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Around Midgham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Midgham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Midgham to Reading (about 10 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Bucklebury C.E. Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Matthew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in 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). Within reach you will find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Midgham include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile south)
- 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