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Fish and chip van hire in Upperton, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Upperton.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Upperton
Fish and chip van hire in Upperton, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for community events and fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Upperton, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Upperton: local details
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Upperton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Upperton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Upperton to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (1.2 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Upperton we cover include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upperton include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Questions from Upperton
Is Upperton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Upperton close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Upperton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Upperton is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evenings in Upperton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Upperton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upperton?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Upperton and across West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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