The British game season begins in late summer, but it’s right about now that local produce starts to sing in autumnal harmony and Sussex chefs really lean in. Flavour, heritage and sustainability are all in play. Here’s where to book for a taste of the best.
Featured Events
The Annual British Game Dinner at Furna, Brighton – Thu 9 Oct 2025
Chef Dave Mothersill’s favourite night of the year is back, and it’s always a proper showstopper: a tasting-menu celebration of British game at the heart of the season. Want to know what it tastes like when you combine passion, skill and the very best produce? Look no further. If you’ve been meaning to try Furna, this should be the night.
On the British Game Dinner menu:
- Cornflake crusted partridge, hot sauce, Exmoor caviar
- Spelt tart, confit mallard, duck egg, wild mushroom, artichoke
- Yorkshire grouse, salt baked beetroot, sourdough, plum, shiso, timut pepper
Game Season Dinner at Le Flamant, Lindfield
Riffing on the wild flavours of the Sussex countryside, the evening starts with canapés before guests settle down to enjoy a three-course menu showcasing the best local game.
December Game Dinner at Wild Flor, Hove – Thu 11 Dec 2025
The clue’s in the name: Wild Flor really knows what it’s doing when it comes to game. The third in a series of special 2025 dinners, this one dials up the winter flavours. No need to wait till then though, there’s venison, partridge and wild mushrooms on the autumn menu right now.
On the autumn menu:
- Venison carpaccio and Chevin
- Partridge, spaetzle, wild mushrooms & chestnut
- Venison navarin, anchoiade & smoked grape dressing
How to Play the Game!
- Book Furna’s Game Dinner right now for Thu 9 Oct 2025.
- Set a reminder to book Wild Flor for Thu 11 Dec 2025 and sign up to the newsletter for the menu drop.
- Rotate between Furna Brighton and Wild Flor plus etch. by Steven Edwards, The Eight Bells and Dilsk restaurant- which all regularly feature game on their seasonal menus – for their best this season.
Where’s your favourite spot for local game? We’d love to hear all about it!
