Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in The Mint
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in The Mint.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in The Mint
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in The Mint
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and wakes at venues, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like The Mint, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in The Mint
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in The Mint is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in The Mint
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including The Mint
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wake catering near The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For wakes in The Mint, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Mint to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Liss station is about 0.8 miles away. The Mint is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve wakes in 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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). The countryside around The Mint includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Questions from The Mint
Is The Mint too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Hope Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to The Mint?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including The Mint and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Events we cater in The Mint
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at Hope Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
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More for events 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