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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upperton, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Upperton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club open days
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Upperton
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Upperton hosts choose us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van for events in Upperton, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include village fêtes and community festivals, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural events near Upperton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Upperton (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Events we cater in Upperton
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Upperton book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Upperton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Upperton
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Upperton events: pitches and permissions
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Upperton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, so your event can be anywhere in it. 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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). Open spaces near Upperton include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For event organisers in Upperton
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Upperton: your questions answered
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.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Upperton?
We do. Upperton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Also near Upperton
Other occasions 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