Sussex Events During British Food Fortnight (19th Sept – 4th Oct):
1. Festivals and Public Events (in date order):
Horsham Food & Drink Festival:
5th September – 4th October
Don't miss this year's month-long, action-packed celebration of the very best in tasty, healthy
and seasonal local produce that Horsham and District has to offer. This year's event
promises to be the biggest yet, with more businesses than ever recognising the value of
using local produce. The Festival starts on Saturday, 5 September, and with so many
attractions including beer festivals, harvest fairs and guided tours of gardens you'll find it
hard to resist taking part. There are farmers' markets in abundance and dozens of
restaurants, cafes and hotels are adding some extra sparkle to their menus.
Contact: 01403 215529
www.horshamlocalproduce.co.uk
Fiery Foods UK in Brighton and National Chilli Awards, Victoria Gardens, BN1
19th & 20th September
Cult hot food chilli festival, including market, music and lots of fun and spicy games – part of
Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival
10am-6pm daily
£3 adults; £1 children
Tel: 01273 705606
www.brightonfoodfestival.co.uk
Glynde Food Festival, Glynde Place
19th & 20th September
To help you fully enjoy you late summer feasting we have invited a host of the finest food
producers and vintners in the Sussex and the South East. Visit the Food & Drink marquee to
discover the many and varied producers on your doorstep. The English Wine Festival is now
in its 35th year and is the longest running wine festival in the country. Visit the Wine
marquee to meet the producers and find out why so many people are buying English wine.
The Food Terrace is the perfect place to sit down, listen to live music, and enjoy a crepe with
your glass of wine. Hot food from Sussex's best producers and cream teas are served with
panoramic views of the Weald.
Master Chef demonstrations, Amanda Grant's children's kitchen, and more. Come and join
us for the weekend.
10:30am -5pm
Tickets in advance are - £8 adults, £4 children 12-17, children under 12 free
Tickets on the gate are - £10 adults, £4 children 12-17, children under 12 free
Tel: 01273 858224
http://www.glynde.co.uk/food_and_drink_festival/
Hastings Seafood & wine Festival:
19th & 20th September
Now in its 4th year, this festival is a celebration of Hastings' sustainable, twice MSC certified
fishery, vineyards and other producers from within a 30 mile radius of the town. Winner of
the 'Flavour of the South East' category in Tourism South East's Tourism Excellence Awards
2008. 50,000 visitors come from all parts of the UK and abroad to taste succulent dishes
from over 50 food stalls, where local chefs cook up a storm in a bewildering range of styles.
Sample award-winning wines from the local area in tutored wine-tastings, and get plenty of
ideas to try out at home from out food demos. Musical entertainment from the cream of the
local music scene, and relax with a coffee and a pastry in the Jazz Breakfast on Sunday
morning. With loads to keep the children entertained, walks and talks on the one thousand
year history of Hastings' fishing fleet, and local fishermen doing net-making demonstrations,
there's plenty for everyone to enjoy - miss it and miss out!
Contact: stpotter@hastings.gov.uk 01424 451759
Location: The Stade, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW
www.visit1066country.com/hastings/events/seafoodfestival and www.visit1066country.com
Open House Dining - chef: The Wizard, Brighton
19th September (Sold Out). Part of Brighton & Hove Food Festival’s Open House Dining trail
Starter: Smoked signal crayfish on toast, sweet dill, juniper & porter reduction
Main: Home cured breaded bacon chops with wild herb sauce served on yoghurt mash with
heirloom roots and beans
Pudding: Layered pastry of hedgerow fruits and saffron custard cream
Coffee: with Mexican mole chocolate truffles
http://www.prettyclever.co.uk/open-house-menus.html
The Great Food Debate – ‘Can Brighton & Hove become the urban growing capital of
the UK?’
21st September
Brighton Food Partnership are hosting this year’s Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival
‘Great Food Debate’, chaired by Simon Fanshawe with guest speaker Jonathon Porritt.
Brighton
FREE but booking essential – call Tel: 01273 431700
www.brightonfoodfestival.co.uk
Forage for Food at Bateman’s:
21st September
Take a walk with the Bateman's Warden and discover the plants, nuts and berries growing
on the Bateman's estate. Many of these were commonly eaten by our ancestors but are
less well-known by later generations. A fun lesson in how to survive the wild!
Please were walking shoes or boots
Contact: Fiona Hancock 01435 882302
Location: Bateman's, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-batemans.htm
Chef: Chez Freckle, (Location TBC). Part of Brighton & Hove Food Festival’s Open House
Dining trail
22nd & 27th September
Starter: Broad bean, mint and feta salad
Main: Coq-Au-Vin (organic corn-fed chicken) with new potatoes and green beans
Pudding: Local (from Number 25) cherry pie and vanilla ice cream
http://www.prettyclever.co.uk/open-house-menus.html
Sussex Cheese & Wine, New Steine Hotel, Brighton:
23rd September
6.30pm till 8.30
Please come along and taste some great Sussex Cheese with a selection of wine
Price £9.50 includes Cheese board with a maximum of 5 different Sussex Cheese
accommodated with 3 different small glasses of wine. Part of Brighton & Hove Food and
Drink Festival
A City Tribute to Marguerite Patten OBE, Brighton – The Gallery Restaurant, City
College Brighton & Hove, Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1
24th September
Britain’s first celebrity chef, Marguerite Patten OBE, will be special guest at a lunch with
young chefs serving Sussex produce in a truly British meal, based on her famous recipes, as
part of the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival.
Lunch - £20
Tel: 01273 667711
The Big Nibble, Horsham:
26th September
Take a bite - The Big Nibble is back! Last year saw the return of the legendary Big Nibble, a
one day event that puts the spotlight on delicious, healthy and seasonal produce.
The Big Nibble is the most anticipated event in the Festival calendar and this year takes
place in Horsham's town centre (Drill Hall, Denne Road and The Carfax) on Saturday, 26
September, from 10am.
Visitors can be tempted by unbelievable display of home-baked bread, free-range local
meat, chutney and pickles, Sussex cheeses, gluggable Sussex wine, award-winning Sussex
beer, local fruit and vegetables and much more. The beer trail will allow sampling of local
ales in many of the town centre's pubs! Many local shops, restaurants and cafes will have
some great offers and award-winning chefs will be cooking up delicious dishes using local
ingredients.
Location: The Drill Hall, Denne Road and The Carfax, Horsham Town Centre
www.thebignibble.co.uk
‘The Great Big Brighton & Hove Picnic’ with Sussex & The World Food Market, Hove
Lawns, Hove
26th & 27th September
The people of Brighton & Hove have been invited to bring their picnics and join a great
‘people’s picnic’ as part of Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival on the Saturday – or
simply come along and enjoy the succulent Sussex fare in this idyllic location by the sea on
both Saturday and Sunday
10.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Tel: 01273 735442
www.brightonfoodfestival.co.uk
South of England Game Fair, Ardingly Showground
3rd and 4th October
Events include chariots of fire, birds of prey, gun dog shows, lurcher racing, clay pigeon
shooting, terrier racing, archery demo, fruit & veg competitions, fruit exhibit and tasting,
flower arranging and many stalls.
Parking – free
For tickets, go to the website
Tel: 1444 892700
http://www.seas.org.uk/shows.asp?ID=3
Apple Affair, West Dean Gardens:
3rd & 4th October
Visitors can see over 100 varieties of apples grown in the Victorian walled kitchen garden,
sample and buy apple based foods and drinks, take part in a range of apple themed events
and even take a peek behind the grand doors of West Dean House.
Tel: 01243 818210
http://www.westdean.org.uk/Garden/News%20and%20Events/AppleAffair.aspx
2. Sussex Breakfast Accredited Hotels & B&B’s Special Offers and Events:
Netherwood Lodge, Chiddingly:
Contact: Margaret Clarke
Email: netherwoodlodge@hotmail.com
Offer: If you stay at Netherwood Lodge during British Food Fortnight, you will be given a loaf
of fresh home baked bread, along with a pot of local jam, honey or lemon curd to take home
with you after enjoying a stunning accredited Sussex Breakfast, using over 60% of Sussex
produce from ethical farmers.
Longleys Farm Cottage, Hailsham:
Contact: Jill Hook
Email: longleysfarmcottagebb@dsl.pipex.com
Phone: 01323 841227
Offer: 3 nights for the price of 2
Frylands Farmhouse B&B, Henfield:
Contact: Sylvia Fowler
Email: bandb@frylands.co.uk
Phone: 01403 710214
Offer: Apple juice with breakfast
Paskins Town House, Brighton:
Contact: Roger Marlowe
Email: welcome@paskins.co.uk
Phone: 01273 601203
Offer: Free Glass of Sussex Bubbly with the Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg Breakfast
Option
Englewood B&B, Chichester:
Contact: Sylvia Jones
Email: sjenglewood@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 01243 575407
Offer: Midweek Break - Double Bed and Breakfast £50 per night. [minimum stay 2 nights]
Weekend Break - Double B&B £60 per night (min 2 nts). On a 2 nt stay receive comp jar of
delicious homemade full fruit jam or marmalade. Stay 4 nts or more and received, in addition
a bottle of local farm apple juice OR a jar of local honey Or a pack of the local farm free
range bacon.
Grub Cafe-Bar-Grill, East Grinstead:
Contact: Steven Price
Email: info@grubonline.co.uk
Phone: 01342 313139
Offer: Free tea or coffee for anyone ordering a Breakfast
New Steine Hotel, Brighton:
Contact: Kes Larkin
Email: reservation@newsteinehotel.com
Phone: 01273 681546
Offer: Enjoy two Full Sussex Breakfasts at £8.50 per person, and choose a free gift from our
taste of Sussex Range of pickles and relishes to take away with you. (Limited to one gift per
two persons paying full price for Breakfast during British Food Fortnight)
Gullivers Hotel, Brighton:
Contact: Kes Larkin
Email: reservation@gullivershotel.com
Phone: 01273 695415
Offer: Enjoy two Full Sussex Breakfasts at £8.50 per person, and take home a free bottle of
Sussex produced Apple Juice. (limited to one bottle per two persons paying full price for
Breakfast during British Food Fortnight)
Longacre B&B, Arundel:
Contact: Ruth Palmer
Email: longacrebandb@tinyworld.co.uk
Phone: 01243 543542
Offer: Free jar of homemade jam using fruit from our orchard. (limited to one jar per booking
during British Food Fortnight)
Ambassador Hotel, Brighton:
Contact: Nick Head
Email: enquiries@ambassadorbrighton.co.uk
Phone: 01273 676869
Offer: all guests staying 19 Sept - 4 Oct will receive in room welcome bottle of Sussex Fruit
Juice and in the lounge will be a selection of seasonal Sussex fruits for all to enjoy.
Great Harwoods Farm, East Grinstead:
Contact: Ailsa Giles
Email: ailsa@greatharwoodsfarm.co.uk
Phone: 01342 300969
Offer: a free ¼ bottle of wine each in their rooms – they must quote the’ British Food
Fortnight’ when booking their accommodation
3. Sussex Farmers Markets:
Battle: 19th September, 9am-1pm, Battle Abbey Green
Heathfield: 19th September, 9am-12:30pm, Co-op car park
Brighton Trade Fair: 19th September, 11am-4pm, Ship Street
Arundel: 19th September, 9am-1pm, Jubilee Gardens, town centre and quay
East Dean: 23rd & 30th September, 10am-12:30pm, Village Hall (East Sussex)
Rye: 23rd & 30th September, 10am-1pm, Strand Quay
Slindon Farmers Market: 24th September, 9am-1pm, Coronation Hall
Southwater Farmers Market: 24th September & 1st October, 9am-1pm, Lintot Square
Bexhill: 24th September, 9am-12pm, Parkhurst Methodist Hall
Hastings: 24th September, 9am-2pm, Robertson Street (by Debenhams)
East Grinstead: 24th September & 1st October, 9am-2pm, Market Steps
Brede: 25th September & 2nd October, 10am-12pm, Village Hall
Worthing Farmers Market: 26th September, 9am-1pm, South Street Square
Crowborough: 26th September, 9am-1pm, Pine Grove car park
Hove: 26th September, 9am-2pm, George Street
Hassocks: 26th September
Midhurst: 26th September
Firle: 27th September, 10am-2pm, Middle Farm
Chichester: 2nd October, 9am-2pm, East and North Street
Steyning Farmers Market: 3rd October, 9am-1pm, High Street car park
Crowhurst: 3rd October, 12am-12pm, Village Hall
Lewes: 3rd October, 9am-1pm, Cliffe Precinct
Uckfield: 3rd October, 9am-1pm, Luxford car park
Brighton & Hove Farmers Market: 4th October, 10am-2pm, Ralli Hall, near Hove station