Interviews
Olivia Hawkins
We meet Olivia Hawkins, pasrty chef at .etch. Olivia talks to us about working at some amazing restaurants, not being afraid to speak up, and how much fun chocolate is.
Ivanka Majic
March 5, 2020
Interviews
Helen Hutton
We meet Helen Hutton, co-owner Tropical Sushi who talks to us about the importance of team work and the power of positivity.
Jude
March 5, 2020
Brighton Hospitality
Penny O’Reilly
Meet Penny O’Reilly from Space and Thyme who manages The Black Lion, Mesmerist and The Flip Side in Brighton’s Lanes. “There have been many moments when I’ve felt exhilarated by the work and so proud of the things my teams or individuals have achieved..”
Jude
February 27, 2020
Brighton Cool
Aoife Sweeney
Aoife Sweeney Co-owner of the Brighton based Mexican restaurant La Choza recounts her career highlights and challenges for International Women’s day.
Jude
February 27, 2020
Charity
Brighton Chefs’ Table 2019
On Wednesday 20th November five of Brighton’s top chefs gathered together to host a festive feast at The Grand Brighton in support of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, raising over £15,000 for charity.
Nick Harvey
November 25, 2019
Brighton Hospitality
Meet James Thomson, Wild Flor
James Thomson, one of the three restaurant owners of Wild Flor in Hove talks about running his own business, hospitality and the food scene in Brighton.
Nico
November 19, 2019
Supplier Spotlight
Butlers Wine Cellar Celebrates 40
We meet Henry Butler from Butler’s Wine Cellar who celebrates 40 years of trading this month. Now in its fourth decade in Queens Park Road, with a second retail outlet in Brighton’s Kemp Town, mail order and internet operations, and supplying many of Brighton’s best restaurants, pubs and bars, Butler’s can claim the title of Brighton’s Oldest Independent Wine Retailer.
Nick Harvey
November 18, 2019
Sussex Hospitality
Manju, Head Chef, 83 years
We interview the formidable Manju who achieved her life long dream by opening up her own vegetarian indian restaurant in Brighton.
Nick Harvey
November 4, 2019
Brighton Hospitality
Messa Ben, Brighton Cookery School
Meet Messa Ben from Brighton Cookery School on his journey from Michelin kitchens in Paris to teaching people to cook in Brighton.
Nick Harvey
October 16, 2019
Awards
Jean Delport, winning a Michelin star
We meet Jean Delport, executive chef at Restaurant Interlude as he talks about winning a first Michelin star, his motives and inspirations with Restaurant Interlude and his training in Cape Winelands.
Ivanka Majic
October 14, 2019