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Care home fish and chip visits in Upperton, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your care home visit in Upperton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Lunch for the care team
A chip van near Upperton
How our care home fish and chips works in Upperton
Staff get a break from the usual routine. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed afternoons and sheltered housing get-togethers.
At a rural home near Upperton, access matters so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your residents are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Upperton: care homes and access
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Upperton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Upperton to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of All Hallows, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home visits in every part of GU28 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Upperton: your questions answered
Is Upperton close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Upperton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can everyone take part?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; soft and texture-modified meals should come from your kitchen.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for evening service
- Not blocking ambulance bays
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Residents will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Upperton suit lunchtime, while summer visits can run into the evening, with light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Upperton
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Count families who are joining in
- Check the spot with your manager
- Choose a time around meals and medication
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Make it a regular event.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upperton?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat in Upperton. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Events in Upperton and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Upperton
Also in Upperton
- 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