Eat & Drink
A guide to Sussex Chocolate
Sussex chocolate – we’ve been seeking out some of the best chocolate makers and chocolatiers in East and West Sussex. Read on for an epic Sussex chocolate fix…
Bean to bar chocolate from J. Cocoa
In a wooden cabin at the bottom of a Sussex garden a small but perfectly formed chocolate factory produces exquisite chocolate, from bean to bar.
Sussex Gins | Discovering local artisan, small-batch gins
Gin’s quite the thing in Sussex. Around 20 talented distillers offer a unique range of craft, artisan and small-batch Sussex gins. Find out more…
Restaurants in Bognor Regis offering meal delivery services
Support local businesses supporting us | Restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bognor Regis offering meal delivery services.
Sussex Smokie Recipe – traditional Sussex fish dish
Sussex Smokie recipe. This traditional Sussex dish with smoked haddock and cheese makes a warming main course, tasty starter or filling lunch.
Welcoming autumn at Brasserie Blanc, Chichester, West Sussex
Girolle mushrooms, pheasant and pumpkin, the new autumn menu at Brasserie Blanc in Chichester brings seasonal taste sensations to the table.
Tinwood wine tasting, a superb day out in West Sussex
Tinwood Estate is producing some exquisite sparkling wines, as I discovered on a recent tour of their vineyards near Chichester in West Sussex.
The George, Eartham | One of the best Sunday Roasts in West Sussex
Crackling fires, wooden beams and a mix of quirky and traditionally English decor. I knew I was going to enjoy our Sunday lunch at The George as soon as I stepped inside.
Isabella, a great Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings Old Town
The historic centre of the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex is always a treat to explore. It's quirky and colourful with plenty of independent and interesting shops and when it comes to dining there's a rather bewildering choice. I recently visited Suzanne, my...
Turning up the heat at West Dean Chilli Fiesta
Chilli dipping sauces, chilli jams, chilli sausage rolls, not forgetting chilli chocolate brownies, chilli plants, even chilli art. All things hot and sizzling are celebrated each August at West Dean Chilli Fiesta.
Getting to know Bill’s Restaurant in Chichester, West Sussex
Popular and welcoming, Bill’s restaurant in the centre of the historic town of Chichester, is a great choice for an informal meal with family or friends (and serves my favourite dessert of all time).
Stunning Thai restaurant Giggling Squid opens in Chichester
Giggling squid in Chichester has to be one of the best Thai restaurants in Sussex. One of four branches of this outstanding brand in the county, its a welcome addition to the Chichester food scene.
The Gribble Inn, a fabulous pub and microbrewery in West Sussex
In the sleepy village of Oving, just 3 miles from the historic city of Chichester and within sight of Goodwood and the South Downs, a chocolate box 16th century thatched cottage is home to a very special pub and microbrewery.
Gin Festival – It’s a Gin Thing
A visit to Gin Festival, the UK’s best gin festival showcasing small batch and artisan gins from around the world
Great beer, live music and conkers at Langham Brewery
In my search for the best local craft beer, I explored Langham Brewery, not far from me in the South Downs National Park, and I will definitely be visiting again.
Sunday Lunch at The Inglenook, Nyetimber, West Sussex
I don’t often get to spend time in glorious Sussex these days, so when I do, I really want to make the most of it. I have fond memories of my years living here near the south coast. One of my favourites spots was the area around Pagham and Nyetimber, west of the...
