Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in The Mint
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in The Mint.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
A chip van near The Mint
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Mint?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in The Mint
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
Christmas party fish and chips in The Mint, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
Near The Mint, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in The Mint
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for The Mint
What’s the nearest station to The Mint?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is The Mint from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in The Mint?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in The Mint?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In The Mint and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year customer events
A winter fair at a school like Liss Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning a Christmas party in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in The Mint, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Hope Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of The Mint, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across the GU33 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Mint include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in The Mint; light the path to the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- December Fridays go first: book early
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Towns and villages near The Mint
What else we do in The Mint
- 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