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Funeral and wake catering in Upperton, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Upperton and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Upperton
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About our funeral and wake catering in Upperton
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and life celebrations.
In a small place like Upperton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Upperton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Occasions we serve in Upperton
It’s one less thing to organise.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of All Hallows, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In Upperton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Wakes in Upperton: venues and practical details
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upperton and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Upperton to Guildford (18 miles away).
Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes 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). 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). Open spaces near Upperton include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Upperton
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
FAQs for Upperton
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Upperton from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
- 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