Food and Drink

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’s is an authentic Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings old town, East Sussex offering excellent Turkish food, coffee and atmosphere

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.

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).

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.

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.

A visit to Gin Festival, the UK’s best gin festival showcasing small batch and artisan gins from around the world

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.

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 …

When it comes to appreciating Caribbean food, I admit that I was late to the party. And what a party it is – vibrant colours, exotic flavours and those spices… …