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.
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.
Wednesday 19 November 2025 | Terra at Tottington Manor Building on the progress made with the Sustainability Toolkit, the next step is to explore a
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.
Meet Cherie Spriggs, Head Winemaker at Nyetimber, following an extraordinary milestone for English wine. Nyetimber’s Blanc de Blancs 2016 Magnum was crowned Champion Sparkling Wine of the World at the International Wine Challenge 2025, with Cherie herself named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year for the second time.
If you’re doing great things in sustainability, say so. Too many venues are green-hushing — quietly putting in the effort but never talking about it.
We meet Tanya Armstrong, General Manager of The Jolly Sportsman — winner of Best Sussex Pub 2025 at the BRAVOS. Tucked away in the village of East Chiltington, this much-loved country pub has captured the hearts of guests with its welcoming atmosphere, focus on local produce, and balance of tradition and innovation. In this interview, Tanya shares what makes The Jolly Sportsman so special, and why the BRAVO win means so much to her team.
This week we welcome Ty Lawrence-Lamarca from Recorra, who has written a fantastic guest blog for us as part of Recycle Week 2025. Ty shares
This year marks a huge milestone for Fourth & Church as they celebrate ten years at the heart of Brighton’s food and drink scene. What began as a neighbourhood spot with a passion for flavour and wine has grown into an award-winning Brighton restaurant and destination for wine lovers across the city and beyond.
We were recently lucky enough to sit down with Bookie, the chef and owner behind Namo Brighton, to talk about her inspiring journey from a childhood in Thailand to opening her first solo restaurant in the heart of The Lanes.
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