West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Three Mile Cross
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Three Mile Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Three Mile Cross events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Three Mile Cross
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and garden get-togethers, serving gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Somewhere like Three Mile Cross, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Where the van can park in Three Mile Cross
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Three Mile Cross
Is Three Mile Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Three Mile Cross?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. By late September, sunset in Three Mile Cross is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
It is 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.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cover Three Mile Cross and the whole of West Berkshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing or the cost guide.
A fish and chip van in Three Mile Cross: local details
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we can bring the van to you. Three Mile Cross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Churches such as St Michael and All Angels rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Three Mile Cross, we also cover 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (less than half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
Places near Three Mile Cross
More for events in Three Mile Cross
Perfect for your event in Three Mile Cross
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Three Mile Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you had Pearman's Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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