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Christmas party fish and chips in Upperton, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Upperton.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Office Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Upperton
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Christmas party fish and chips in Upperton, fried fresh
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. For christmas fairs at schools and end-of-year customer events, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Upperton, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Upperton
It’s hot food on a cold day.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upperton and West Sussex:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of All Hallows is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upperton
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Upperton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What can guests choose from?
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Places near Upperton
What else we do in Upperton
Christmas parties in Upperton: local tips
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your Christmas party in Upperton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Upperton to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Upperton, we also cover 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- We cover Upperton and the whole of West Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. An afternoon Christmas party in Upperton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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