What a night. The BRAVO Party was more than just an event; it was a celebration of the people who make this city taste, look, and feel so good. One of the highlights for us is always the mix of people – we loved meeting the new faces entering the scene and catching up with old friends who have been part of the BRAVO journey since the beginning.
The Perfect Start
The night kicked off with a stellar lineup of welcome drinks curated by Tom Surgey’s The List. Guests enjoyed refreshing serves from In the Loop, Sipello, and Goldstone Rum – the perfect fuel for a night of celebration.
A Huge Thank You to Our Headline Sponsor
We want to give a special shout-out to our headline sponsor, Recorra. Their commitment to our community is what allows us to bring everyone together for nights like this.
A Taste of the Evening
Thanks to food from Bartley Kitchens and Julien Plumart, guests enjoyed a curated selection of small plates and sweets.
We were particularly lucky to have Julien Plumart share a legendary French secret: his recreation of La Tarte Tropezienne. This cloudlike, orange blossom cream-filled brioche was originally created in 1955 for Brigitte Bardot’s birthday, and the recipe has remained a mystery for 70 years. After years of research, Julien has finally perfected this scrumptious delicacy for us to enjoy in Brighton.
Alongside the tart, guests sampled Julien’s award-winning macarons and chocolate brownies, perfectly complemented by a savoury menu from Bartley Kitchens featuring highlights like Trenchmore beef Yorkshire puddings and lobster rolls.
Entertainment & Creativity
The energy stayed high thanks to the iconic Peanut the Drag Queen and the brilliant comedians from Funny That Comedy. We loved seeing everyone strike a pose for Get The Picture, and it was great to see Kirsti Davidson, whose illustrations help us keep the BRAVOs beautiful.
Community in Action
A massive thank you to our hosts at Laine Pubs and the students from Brighton MET College. Your professionalism in service helped make the night seamless.
There are lots more photos here which you are welcome to use just remember to credit the wonderful Emma Harrel and tag @restaurantsbrighton and @brightonrestaurantawards.
Our Sponsors & Partners
The BRAVOs would not be possible without the support of our incredible partners:
Recorra (Headline Sponsor), Restaurants Brighton, Woodfire Camping, The Cheese Hut, Designs Woodcraft, Goldstone Rum, Sussex Suppliers, PREPT, Woodhouse Butchery, The Menu Partners, Alliance South East, RB Vouchers, Preston Insurance, Harriets of Hove, The List, First Table, Visit Brighton, Brighton Fringe, and the University of Brighton.
Sustainability in Action
We, and our project partners University of Brighton and Soenecs will be telling you more about the results of your votes in our zero-waste interactive sustainable survey. More on that in June.
And Finally
The BRAVOs would not be possible without the support of all our sponsors. Please do let us know if you want to talk to any of them. Just email hello@restaurantsbrighton.co.uk and we can put you in touch. We are always happy to chat about how we can help your business and you can get in touch with us the same way.