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Throughout OctoberFeast: Cheese Please Tastings
At Cheese Please, a multi-award-winning cheese shop, we specialise in local and British cheeses. During OctoberFeast we will be showcasing our extensive array of local cheeses and condiments, many of which will be on our tasting cheese platters accompanied by the option of a glass…
Find out more »Every Friday: Lewes Friday Food Market
With over 20 stallholders each week, all selling local seasonal produce and a range of artisan food to go, it’s the place to do your local weekly food shop, grab some lunch and catch up with friends for a quick coffee or a rejuvenating smoothie.…
Find out more »Throughout OctoberFeast: Anne of Cleves House Museum Café
Come and taste delicious Tudor-inspired cakes on offer throughout OctoberFeast! No admission charge when only visiting the café. For more information on future events see the Sussex Past website. 10AM – 5PM TUES- SAT 11AM - 5PM SUNDAYS, MONDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS
Find out more »POP-UP: IRMA’S ‘A heart full of Soul’ – bringing tastes of the Caribbean to Ringmer
“My Kitchen Rules” contestants Jade and Nathalie will serve a special fusion of Guyanese/Caribbean food with mouth kicking spicy flavours. With a strongly flavoured Spanish salmorejo, and spicy, highly seasoned succulents meats, accompanied by a nutty salpicon and a variety of colourful Caribbean sides. (Vegetarians…
Find out more »Lewes Farmers Market
Over thirty local producers at one of the UK’s oldest Farmers Markets. CLIFFE PRECINCT, 9AM – 1PM
Find out more »Workshop: Sourdough Bread
Learn the fundamentals of sourdough baking including how to make, maintain and use a sourdough starter, essential dough-craft, and home baking systems. At this workshop you will learn to make 100 percent rye bread with whole grains and sunflower seeds, Sussex batards and boules, sourdough…
Find out more »POP-UP: A taste of Italy in Seaford
A welcoming glass of sparkling wine followed by an Italian inspired home-made menu of six small plates - caponata, gnocchi with sorrel pesto, stuffed mushrooms, fennel frittata, mascarpone fruit tarts and gooseberry fool (dishes are meat and fish free, vegetable based with nuts, eggs and…
Find out more »POP-UP: Fish & Crustacea from around the world – in Spences Field
From Bombay Duck to Bouillabaisse, fish and crustacea from Europe and Asia. This year pop up regulars Pad and Olley are cooking six fish dishes and so suggest guests bring white wine! 7.30pm - late 10 places £25 pp
Find out more »Tea and Tripe
A celebration of George Orwell’s writings on food and drink - a light hearted entertainment derived from some of Orwell’s seldom heard writings; from his account of the infamous ‘tripe house’ to his ‘Defence of English Cooking.’ Followed by tea and treacle tart. Devised by…
Find out more »POP-UP: Two South St cooks take on Near Eastern flavours
Heather and Jill take you around the Mediterranean with Turkish aubergine and other delights, Syrian-style za’atar and pitta, Moroccan chicken with preserved lemons, and an almondy Marrakesh serpent…. (NB Dining is up a flight of stairs) 7 for 7.30 pm 8 places £22 pp
Find out more »OctoberFeast Big Food & Drink Quiz
Support OctoberFeast! Come along to an evening of frivolity, fun and and a sumptuous buffet by Dominic McCartan, Chef/ Proprietor of the Snowdrop Inn, Lewes and The Roebuck Inn, Laughton. Sharpen up your minds, olfactory and gustatory skills for a range of food and drink…
Find out more »Launch of Alwan Arabia
An evening of Arab food, live music and film. TRAMONTANE (Vatche Boulghourjian, Lebanon, 2016, 105mins) Music from 7PM, Film at 8PM Tickets and further information or 01273 525324
Find out more »Meet the Brewer: Downlands Brewery
We are delighted to welcome Downlands Brewery from Small Dole for our annual Meet the Brewer talk and tasting. There will be cask and keg beers to try and nibbles supplied by Richards Butchers. £10, includes two pints, available from the pub.
Find out more »Cook the Books ‘Local’ with Author & Critic Andy Lynes
Cook the Books returns after a summer break with a 'Special Edition' event for OctoberFeast with food critic Andy Lynes, author of Brighton's Best Cookbook. The theme this month is 'local' - think about ingredients grown or produced nearby; dishes inspired by those you've tried…
Find out more »Plumpton Estate Wine Experience with Local Food Pairing
Daniel Bianconi from Plumpton Estate will talk and walk you through the fantastic wines that are produced at Plumpton Estate. These will be paired with local grazing food platters from the likes of Alsop & Walker cheeses, and fish and meats cured and smoked by…
Find out more »POP-UP: Sophie’s Seasonal Supper in New Road
A three course meal based on Sophie's favourites, inspired by the time of year. Some will be new discoveries others will be revisited recipes using local ingredients from the wonderful suppliers we have on our doorstep. Meat and fish will be central but a vegetarian…
Find out more »Apple Pressing
Lewes, the largest town in any National Park, is not only able to source wonderful food and drinks from its surrounding farmland but in the town and surrounding villages. Fruit trees, particularly apples, are everywhere - in public spaces, gardens and even on roadsides, so…
Find out more »OctoberFeast Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration with Moules Frites, barbecue, craft beer, fine wine, local produce, live music and art exhibitions.
Find out more »Spaghetti Western Bonanza at Depot Cinema
Two classic Spaghetti Westerns plus a variety of pasta dishes on the cafe menu to accompany the films. (Please note: change of date from printed programme) 3PM: SHANE (George Stevens, US, 1953, 118mins) 6PM: A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (Sergio Leone, Italy, 1964, 99mins)
Find out more »Cook-Up Cabaret
Intercultural performing arts company Crosspath presents an evening of Caribbean/South American-themed words and music, flavoured with Guyanese cuisine cooked up by local Guyana-born chef and writer, Nathalie Mulvan. John Agard will present his specially-composed calypso poem for Mrs Beeton, actress Leann O’Kasi will perform earthy…
Find out more »Yoga Supper Club
Join us for a night of Yoga Nidra with Chetana Thornton and healing vegan foods by Persephone Deacon-Cole, accompanied by uplifting Kirtan music by Will Thornton, to celebrate the Autumn equinox as part of Lewes OctoberFeast. We open our ceremony with Awaken Heart Yoga –…
Find out more »Workshop: Kin Jay – Thai Vegetarian Cookery
Learn to make classic vegetarian dishes from across Thailand. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to make Phak Chup Peang Thod (mixed vegetable fritters with sweet chilli sauce,) Kaeng Khiao Wan (green curry with coconut, aubergine and sweet potato,) Som Tam Taeng (cucumber and peanut…
Find out more »Great Beer Exposition 2017: Beer Britannica VI
Roll up, roll up! Once again, award-winning Firle brewery Burning Sky has teamed up with the staff of the Snowdrop to curate this very special selection of the most exciting and extraordinary cask and keg beers from all over the British Isles, for your delight…
Find out more »POP-UP: From Asia to the Pacific with Love in Seaford
Dine on the deck under the stars with the stunning Seaford seascape only 50 metres away. From Mumbai street food, to Thai & Tahitian treats, enjoy our magnificent menu inspired by my years as chef on super yachts and in private homes. 6 courses including…
Find out more »POP-UP: DishCo – food & music inspired by the disco era high above Cliffe
Retro inspired recipes, lightly seasoned with a dash of disco dancing and a splash of pina colada. Menu includes Sussex beef bourguignon or mushroom stroganoff. Vegetarian options 7pm 16 places £35 pp
Find out more »NEW POP-UP: Warm New Mexican hospitality in Valence Road
The feast starts with a Sandia cocktail followed by Albuquerque appetizers and Santa Fe slow roasted red chile pork, warm tortillas and Pueblo pinon cinnamon chocolate cake to finish. Delicious vegetarian option available. 8pm 14 places £30
Find out more »Lewes Farmers Market
Over thirty local producers at one of the UK’s oldest Farmers Markets.
Find out more »Workshop: Pickles, Chutneys & Spiced Condiments
Bring your glut of home-grown produce along to the Seven Sisters Spices kitchen, make pickles and chutneys, and share the produce with your fellow workshop attendees. Perfect for the season, this workshop is aimed at reducing food waste by capitalizing on quantities of produce, but…
Find out more »Gin & Fizz Festival
Come and celebrate local Sussex-produced sparkling wines, gin and soft drinks at our special event in the centre of Lewes. This end-of-Summer party includes a wide variety of vineyards and vintners, including local award-winners. Meet with the producers and hear all about the wines from…
Find out more »Great Beer Exposition 2017: Beer Britannica VI
Day two of Burning Sky and the Snowdrop’s selection of the most exciting and extraordinary cask and keg beers from all over the British Isles.
Find out more »Secret Woodland Café
Laura and Lisa from the Woodland Playgroup will be cooking some cakes and brewing tea over the fire, and invite you to drop by, enjoy the outdoors and learn about some of the work going on at the Railway Land. There’ll be a charge for…
Find out more »Fermenting Ideas
Daphne Lambert in conversation with Anni Townend. Fermenting ideas that cultivate personal & community health and grow greater food resilience, whilst tantalising your tastebuds with globally-inspired fermented foods made using local produce. £15, concessions £7. Tickets from Sue Fleming can be collected by arrangement at…
Find out more »Supper at Tina’s (formerly Tina’s Kitchen)
Four courses of delicious seasonal offerings from Tina Deubert at what was Tina’s Kitchen. Locally sourced and organic ingredients. No grains or gluten. Vegetarian option available - please request when booking. £40, BYO wine. Book online.
Find out more »POP-UP: ARTICIOCCA Il regno delle aromatiche in Fisher Street
The herbs reign at this Italian cook's regular pop up supper. This month guests will enjoy Ligurian style three courses with herbs used to enhance the flavours of vegetables, fish and meat! 7.30pm 10 places £25 pp
Find out more »Dea Latis: Beer Dinner for Women
Join us for this fabulous beer and food feast for beer-curious women, held at the delightful John Harvey Tavern. Savour four delicious courses, each expertly matched with a beer by award-winning beer sommelier Jane Peyton, our compere for the evening. A must for wine fans…
Find out more »Great Beer Exposition 2017: Beer Britannica VI | INCORPORATING: The Snowdrop Homebrewed Beer Competition
Day three of Burning Sky and the Snowdrop’s selection of the most exciting and extraordinary cask and keg beers from all over the British Isles. INCORPORATING: The Snowdrop Homebrewed Beer Competition JUDGING FROM 12 NOON The sixth annual challenge for home-brewers of all levels of…
Find out more »‘Tree Aid’ Harvest Feast
Join us for a community feast and celebration. This year we are raising funds for Tree Aid a highly effective small charity helping to create thriving, sustainable communities throughout the isolated and remote regions of Africa. Three courses of sumptuous seasonal dishes made with local ingredients.…
Find out more »What Would a Rural, Land and Food Policy for the Many Taste Like?
An open meeting presented by Lewes Labour Party. Speakers include Action in Rural Sussex and the Ecological Land Cooperative. Refreshments and locally-sourced food from 6.30pm. Free event.
Find out more »Cookery Leader Training
Two days of training and mentoring for people who are passionate about good food and want to set up and run cookery clubs and food related community activities.
Find out more »Pelham Arms Fifth Annual Burger Festival
Following four amazing previous years, the Pelham Arms is again running its now famous Burger Festival. As in previous years, £1 from each burger sale is donated to The Sussex Macmillan Cancer Support Centre.
Find out more »Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen: A Feast From The Farm
Join us for a delicious feast from our farm. Michael Vine, the farmer, will give a short talk about his grass-fed Sussex cattle and the different cuts of meat. Philippa, his wife and cook, will give a short cookery demonstration using seasonal ingredients, all cooked…
Find out more »North Indian Cookery at Lewes Community Kitchen
A celebration of North Indian cuisine. We’ll cook and bake with traditional ingredients and techniques from Himachal Pradesh & the Punjab and explore the influences that Persian and Mughal empires have left on Indian food. Learn to make Masala chai, Punjabi Samosas, Rajma (Himalayan black…
Find out more »Talk & Tasting – Lee Miller’s Cookbook Preview
To celebrate the upcoming release of ‘Lee Miller, A Life with Food, Friends & Recipes,’ the author, Lee’s granddaughter Ami Bouhassane, presents this exclusive preview for Lewes OctoberFeast. Lee Miller, model, surrealist, fashion photographer, war correspondent and gourmet cook, did everything wholeheartedly and with imaginative…
Find out more »POP-UP: A Persian experience in Grange Road
Our regular band of neighbours host again this year with a menu inspired by the recent travels to Iran by two of the cooks! Expect some exotic flavours and unusual combinations including a tamarind baked fish. No meat. 7.15pm 10 places £28 pp
Find out more »POP-UP: A Slightly Italian Evening in Paddock Road
Tony has been hosting delicious pop up suppers every year now and this time is offering dishes including fried ricotta, ravioli, crispy trout and special panna cotta. Prosecco to start! 7.30pm 8 places £25 pp
Find out more »Harvest Festival
A short service of Thanksgiving for Harvest that is always very well-attended by locals, Harvey’s devotees and Morris sides. Thomas à Becket is the patron saint of Brewers, and his armorial bearings are incorporated into the arms of the Brewers’ Company to this day. Hops…
Find out more »Dancing in the Old
Always a popular and exciting event. Time to welcome in the new season’s brew of Harveys Old Ale, which will be served to spectators as Morris sides participate enthusiastically in the festivities.
Find out more »OctoberFeast Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration with Moules Frites, barbecue, craft beer, fine wine, local produce, live music and art exhibition.
Find out more »POP-UP: In Residence Supper Club Octoberfeast Special in South Street
On the first Saturday of every month our regular chef Gabby will be cooking seasonal vegan delights. Expect mouthwatering flavours, live music and a marvellously convivial atmosphere. 7pm 12 places. £30 pp
Find out more »POP-UP: Seafood menu in Seaford
A glass of fizz followed by six small plates to highlight the variety of fish in our area; salmon caviar on pumpernickel roundel, crab raviolo, scallop empanada, monkfish in piperade, fruit curd tart, nut torte. 7 for 7.30pm 6 places £30 pp
Find out more »Middle Eastern Feast
Enjoy a candlelit Middle Eastern feast in the beautifully atmospheric Southover Church, Lewes. You’ll be served a three-course meze style dinner prepared by three local chefs who specialise in Middle Eastern cuisine: Alex Marcovitch of Kabak Food Stall, Tali Saar of Talicious and Einat Chalmers…
Find out more »POP-UP: A Tribute to the Galloping Gourmet in Grange Road
With a welcome cocktail to celebrate the legendary (and somewhat local to Lewes) Graham Kerr. Come and indulge chef Desmond's plans for an indulgent menu inspired by his recipes with canapes and a three course meal prepared using local seasonal ingredients.. and as a bonus…
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