Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in The Mint
Planning a fish and chip van in The Mint? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near The Mint
Fish and chip van hire in The Mint, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for visits to care homes and day centres and evening wedding food.
Somewhere as small as The Mint, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in The Mint. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in The Mint
- Bookings across Hampshire, including The Mint
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in The Mint
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to The Mint?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Nearby places to The Mint
More for events in The Mint
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in The Mint stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in The Mint? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning a chip van in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. The Mint is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from The Mint to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Liss Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of The Mint, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the GU33 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside The Mint, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Mint include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Temple Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in The Mint
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion in The Mint, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Hope Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Mint
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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