Brighton Cool
BRAVOS 2026: Key Dates Announced
The BRAVOS are back for 2026 — and yes, it’s nearly that time again already. Every year thousands of Brighton & Sussex locals vote for
Ivanka Majic
December 17, 2025
Sustainability Toolkit
Being Better, Not Perfect: Insights From Our Sustainability Workshop
What does a truly sustainable restaurant look like? Our November 2025 workshop tackled this question, providing a closer look at the Climate and Nature Friendly Plate framework from the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership (BHFP). Here’s what we got up to and the solutions we forged.
Ivanka Majic
December 1, 2025
Awards
The BRAVOS at 10
The BRAVO Awards are celebrating a decade of championing Brighton & Hove’s independent food scene. Established as a trusted public vote, the awards provide vital recognition and visibility for local businesses. With record-breaking participation, the BRAVOS are more than a competition, they are a democratic, year-round vote of confidence that drives bookings and momentum for the city’s vibrant hospitality sector.
Nick Harvey
December 1, 2025
Supplier Spotlight
Meet Max Merriman, Hospitality Insurance Specialist
Running a hospitality business is full of passion, creativity and risk. This month, we talk to Max Merriman from Preston Insurance Brokers, who specialises in supporting restaurants, pubs, and cafés across Brighton and Sussex. Max helps hospitality teams protect what they’ve built—from property and public liability to unexpected mishaps—so they can focus on serving great food and creating memorable experiences.
Nick Harvey
November 27, 2025
Supplier Spotlight
Tableware Trends and Concepts for 2026
Tableware Trends: Get Ready for 2026. Get ahead of the curve! Discover the essential tableware trends shaping hospitality in 2026. This guide details how restaurants are shifting towards sustainability, focusing on natural textures, tactile materials, and bold, personalised settings. From minimalist bioplastics to artisanal ceramic pieces, understand how new concepts in crockery, cutlery, and glassware are enhancing the dining experience and contributing to overall aesthetic value.
Guest Post
November 25, 2025
Brighton Cool
Workshop: Shaping the Climate & Nature Friendly Plate
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Terra this week for our Climate & Nature Friendly Plate workshop. We brought together a brilliant mix
Ivanka Majic
November 20, 2025
News
Brighton’s Tastiest Second Helpings: How Local Restaurants Turn Food Waste Into Gold
Brighton’s food scene is full of creativity – not just on the plate, but behind the scenes too. Across the city, chefs, bakers and cooks are finding inventive ways to cut waste, repurpose leftovers and make sure every ingredient gets the love it deserves. Here’s a look at how just some of our local favourites are turning scraps into stars.
Ivanka Majic
October 28, 2025
Interviews
Interview with Jo Malone, Founder of Village Pizza Kitchen
Inspired by a trip to New York more than two decades ago, Jo Malone’s dream of creating her own pizzeria finally came to life in the heart of Sussex. What began as a lockdown takeaway in Hurstpierpoint has since grown into the award-winning Village Pizza Kitchen – a neighbourhood favourite known for its outstanding pizzas, local ingredients, and community spirit.
We caught up with Jo to talk about the journey from idea to reality, her passion for Sussex produce, and how Village Pizza Kitchen has become one of the region’s most celebrated independent restaurants.
Emma H
October 28, 2025
Sussex Hospitality
You’re invited to the next Sustainability Workshop
Climate and Nature Friendly Plates Building on the progress made with the Sustainability Toolkit, the next step is to explore a new initiative proposed by
Ivanka Majic
October 28, 2025
News
Fatto a Mano Turns 10
This year marks a huge milestone for Fatto a Mano as they celebrate ten years bringing Neapolitan pizza to the heart of Brighton and beyond. What started as a passion project for Rupert Davidson and his team has grown into a thriving pizzeria group, known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, top-quality ingredients, and a commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels welcome.
Emma H
October 14, 2025