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Film and TV set catering in Upperton, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Upperton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
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How our film set catering works in Upperton
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are frequently asked to cater crew lunches at base and seaside shoots, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Upperton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Upperton
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Upperton: unit bases and access
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For shoots in Upperton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Upperton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Upperton is roughly 42 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Upperton, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of GU28 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover shoots 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Places near Upperton
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Upperton: your questions answered
How far is Upperton from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Upperton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Upperton?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Upperton hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Upperton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Occasions we serve in Upperton
It’s self-contained.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upperton, people book us for events such as:
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
Within reach of Upperton are historic houses such as Petworth House (1.2 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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