Our highlights for May. As the year ramps up, we are seeing so many exciting events and openings coming out of Sussex! 🙌
🎭 1st – 31st May: Brighton Fringe Festival
🎁 9th – 10th May: Makers & Distillers Fest, Hove
🍺 15th – 17th May: Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne
🌿 31st May: Family Open Day at Hollycome Farm
And May is absolutely stacked with new openings and returns we cannot wait for:
The Salt Room is back! Reimagined coal-fired seafood and meats with those iconic West Pier views from a brand new glass terrace. Welcome home.
Madam Lola's arrives in Kemptown on the 29th. Think cabaret, chaos and glamour in one of Brighton's most beautiful buildings.
Koda Brewing Co. is setting up at The Sportsman in Goddards Green for their debut pale ale, Quest.
The Reading Room opens at Saltdean Lido on 1st May. They offer seasonal bakes, great coffee and evening meals in the most stunning Art Deco setting.
The Set opens on 27th May. A 12-seat counter, no traditional menu, just pure craft. One of the most exciting openings of the year.
Olea on North Road is back with a beautiful refresh... speciality coffee, matcha, wine and that warm, independent energy we love.
Did we miss your event or opening? Comment it down below! 👇
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May always feels like the moment where things really get going.
We sat down with Ellie Ledden from Prept, chef and educator doing genuinely moving work — using food to look after young people's mental health and wellbeing in ways that remind you why this industry is so much more than what's on the plate.
Speaking of things worth appreciating, we got deep into Jersey Royals this month. The history goes back further than you'd think, and the timeline we've put together shows just how much work, craft and patience go into something that arrives on menus and disappears just as fast.
Brighton Fringe running all month, Makers & Distillers Fest in Hove, Beer & Cider by the Sea in Eastbourne, and Hollycome Farm closing May out with a Family Open Day.
The full issue is in the link in our bio.
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We recently caught up with Burnt Orange’s head chef Pete to see how he uses small plates to showcase season ingredients and bring people together! This mini interview gives amazing insight into Burnt Oranges new menu which starts today. 🤩 Always a pleasure Pete! #MiniInterview #ChefInterview #ChefsofBrighton #BurntOrange #LocalSupplier
Meet Savvy Ferments 🥬✨
We first came across Savvy Ferments at Preston Park Sunday Market in Brighton. A flavour-led, small-batch fermentary run by Savvy and Stevo, where every kraut is built with intention: heat, brightness, crunch, acidity and depth. Raw, unpasteurised and designed to add genuine impact to a dish rather than sit quietly on the side.
At the heart of the brand is Cosmic Cabbage, a mascot born from a throwaway joke between the two of them that somehow became the perfect embodiment of what they do. Bold, irreverent and a little chaotic, reflecting the natural energy that comes from food that is genuinely alive and full of flavour.
That same energy runs through the whole brand. Stevo leads the creative direction and strategy, driven by the bold flavour combinations Savvy is constantly developing in the kitchen. The chaos, the intensity and the flavour obsession feed directly into the visuals.
They are constantly experimenting with new drops and limited runs. If you want first access to new flavours before they sell out, it's worth joining their Kraut Klub.
Read our their full feature via the link in our bio! 🤩👆
#SavvyFerments #CosmicCabbage #SussexProducer #SussexSupplier #LocalBusiness
This month we went Behind the Pass with Ellie Ledden, Prept chef educator, and one of the most inspiring people working in food right now.
Through her work at Prept Foundation, Ellie is using food to genuinely shift mental health outcomes for young people and demonstrating how kitchens can do the same for the chefs inside them.
Every conversation with Ellie leaves us a little more hopeful about where this industry is heading.
Read the full interview via the link in our bio. 🙏
#PreptFoundation #ChefsOfSussex #ChefInterview #TheMenuPartnersBrighton #SussexSupplier
Today’s drop at the Real Junk Food Project 🙌
For those who don’t know, they intercept food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into meals for people who need them.
The energy, people and purpose behind it is exactly why we're proud to support this incredible community hub.
If you’re not familiar with what they do, check out their website to see how you can get involved. 🙏
#supportlocal #sussex #foodservice #seasonalproduce #realjunkfoodproject
St George’s Day marks the official arrival of the British harvest. This is when Slade Farm naturally yields its first spears.
By delivering from field to kitchen within 24 hours, we maintain a hyper-local circular loop that guarantees peak freshness.
Slade’s regenerative farming rebuilds soil health, creating a nutrient-dense spear with a robust, "earthy-sweet" taste of West Sussex.
Want the full story on their regenerative methods? Read our feature article in the latest magazine.
📲 Order your Slade Farm Asparagus with us today.
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Wet Garlic 🧄✨
Blink, and you’ll miss it! This seasonal gem is only around from March to May. It’s fresher, milder, and you can eat the whole thing.
Swipe for more info 👉
📲 Get in touch before the season ends!
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The First of the Season 🍅✨
The wait is officially over. Nutbourne tomatoes are in season, bringing the first taste of Sussex with them.
For over 40 years, the Griffiths family has stayed true to traditional growing methods, prioritising flavour over uniform looks and quality. We are proud to supply these freshly picked and sustainably grown tomatoes to our customers.
📲 Reach out to secure your next box.
#NutbourneNursery #HeritageTomatoes #WholesaleProduce #SussexGrown #ChefIngredients #LocalSussex
BRAVO 2026: Best Sussex Pub 🏆
Nothing beats a Sussex pub done properly. Voted for by you, this category honours the loveliest pubs in East Sussex, from fireside pints and cosy corners to sunny beer gardens, great food and great hospitality 🍺
Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner, The Eight Bells Jevington, @eightbellsjevington and to all those featured. See you down the local!
This category is proudly sponsored by The Menu Partners. Tap the link in our bio to explore the full BRAVO 2026 winners and plan your next visit!
Embers has become such a recognisable part of Brighton’s dining scene. We caught up with head chef Mike to talk about their approach.
Huge congrats on your BRAVOs win and 3 brilliant years.
You can read the full issue through the link in our bio, but beware, cravings are highly likely. 🔥
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