Sussex Food and Drink
Dip into the incredible Sussex food scene. From artisan producers, vineyards and restaurants to food festivals, foraging and farm to plate there’s a culiary encounter around every corner.
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What’s Opening in Sussex in 2026? The Hot New Spots Everyone’s Talking About
Sussex has been seeing a wave of new openings so far in 2026, and word is travelling fast.
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Vineyards in Sussex for wine tours, tastings and dining
Rolling hills, lush vines, and a glass of English wine. Welcome to Sussex wine country. Discover the best vineyards for tastings, tours and countryside escapes.
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Tillingham Winery: Wine tasting and hotel review
Review of Tillingham winery. Visit for wine tasting, dinner or pizza and stay the night at this gorgeous bio dynamic winery near Rye in East Sussex.
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Brasserie Blanc, Chichester | Autumn Menu Review
Wild mushrooms, pheasant and truffle dishes all catch my eye as I explore the new autumn menu at Brasserie Blanc in Chichester, West Sussex.
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Sussex Pass restaurant review: Locally grown, sourced & celebrated
Sussex Pass review: Celebrating locally grown and sourced food served with flair and imagination in Wadhurst, East Sussex
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A treat for your taste buds at Brasserie Blanc
Highlights from the Brasserie Blanc Menu | A fabulous mix of French classics, world flavours and familiar favourites from Raymond Blanc and his team.
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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 – and there are a few. Read on for an epic Sussex chocolate fix…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Isabella, a great Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings Old Town
Isabella’s is an authentic Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings old town, East Sussex offering excellent Turkish food, coffee and atmosphere
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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…
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Turtle Bay Review, a taste of the Caribbean in Crawley, West Sussex
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… Delicious. I only discovered what…
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Showcasing the stars of Sussex at Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival
The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival is a year-round celebration of the food and drink of our wonderful region. Twice a year they organise a fortnight of fabulous food events that culminate in…
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Great food and sea views at The Beach Deck, Eastbourne
What typifies the English seaside more than fish ‘n chips with a view of the ocean? When Suzanne and I visited The Beach Deck on Eastbourne’s Royal Parade during our short break in Eastbourne, it…
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Afternoon Tea at Amberley Castle, West Sussex
Amberley Castle is nothing if not impressive, as are their afternoon teas. And any coeliacs in your party won’t go hungry as they do an impressive range of gluten free sandwiches and cakes.
