Belle Tout lighthouse, Beachy Head, East Sussex There’s nothing wrong with a nice hotel room but sometimes you want something a little more memorable than a comfy bed, buffet breakfast and a TV remote that you can’t work, writes Nick Mosley. Fortunately, Sussex has plenty of places to stay that are a little out of the ordinary, whether you fancy sleeping in a former lighthouse, spending the night in a vintage railway carriage or escaping to a treehouse in the middle of the wo

Sunday roasts at The Camelford Arms in Kemp Town, Brighton Each week one of our journalists visits a Sussex pub or restaurant to munch the meat, taste the tatties and chew the fat. Nick Mosley heads to The Camelford Arms in Kemp Town… Price: A choice of beef sirloin, half chicken, lamb, pork loin or gammon for £21.90. Upgrade to beef rib for £23.90 or if you’re ravenous then a three meat roast is £26.90. Vegetarians can choose from a chestnut, blue cheese, spinach and mushroo

Henry Butler from Butlers Wine Cellar in Brighton One of the trickiest parts of our job as vintners is finding wines that deliver at a low price point. It’s quite easy to find many delicious wines at £20 upwards, although whether you find them good value or not is subjective. Finding house wines – or everyday wines which over deliver – is so important. If a retailer can’t get that right, then why would a customer risk spending more? The fixed costs of getting a standard 13% a

Sussex native cattle If you drive around the Sussex countryside, chances are you’ll have passed a herd of Sussex cattle without giving them much thought, writes Ed Johnstone from The Sussex Peasant. They're the rich, deep-red cattle you often see grazing our fields, and they're one of Britain's oldest native breeds. But there's rather more to these animals than meets the eye. Jayne Duveen of Jacobs Ladder Farm has been working with Sussex cattle for over 25 years, having firs

Cheeseburger at Burger and Beyond in Brighton I question quite how the humble hamburger has managed to take over the British food scene, writes Nick Mosley. Although I’m not the biggest fan of a burger, I don’t mind one every now and then, particularly if it’s venison rather than boring minced beef. But no matter how you tart it up with sauces and ingredients, for me it’s never going to push the boundaries of the culinary world. Minced meat is nothing new, but the history of

Food loving dogs took centre stage at Brighton Beach House on Saturday 10 October. Brighton veterinary surgeon Dr Marc Abraham OBE hosted the annual Dogs Dinner competition in conjunction with BITE Sussex on the terrace of Cecconi’s restaurant on Marine Parade. Local professional chefs were challenged to create a dog-friendly snack that was judged by a panel of canine critics, ably assisted by their humans for scoring which was thenwas independently verified by competition ad

Ed Johnstone from The Sussex Peasant October is when Sussex apples really come into their own, and if your idea of an apple begins and ends with a Granny Smith or a Pink Lady, now is a very good time to branch out, writes Ed Johnstone. At The Sussex Peasant, we buy our apples from Sussex growers including John at Ringden Farm and Bob at Oast Farm, and at this time of year the choice can be extraordinary. There are apples that are sharp and crisp, others that are honeyed, nutt

Henry Butler of Butlers Wine Cellar in Brighton Pét Nat is an abbreviation for Pétillant Naturel, which translates as naturally sparkling. Méthode Ancestrale is also often associated with Pet Nat and this term – referring to one of the oldest ways of making sparkling wine – is often found on the wine label. Whilst being a sparkling wine, Pét Nat isn’t made in the same way as a Champagne or typical English sparkling wine. These traditional method wines gain their full sparkle

Afternoon tea at South Lodge in West Sussex - credit South Lodge As a relatively light eater, I’m a big fan of afternoon tea, writes Nick Mosley. What’s not to love about lots of tasty little finger sandwiches and rolls, fancy cakes and those all-important scones slathered in clotted cream and jam? Anecdotally afternoon tea is generally attributed to Anna, Duchess of Bedford, who in the 1840s apparently became peckish between lunch and the increasingly late dinners fashionabl

Oktoberfest at Shelter Hall in Brighton - credit Chloe Hashemi October Unpacked returns to Brighton and Hove for a second edition this month, writes Nick Mosley. If last year’s inaugural event was anything to go by, October is rapidly becoming one of the most action-packed months in the city’s events calendar with over 200 arts, performance, family-friendly and, of course, food and drinks events listed in the Unpacked brochure and website. Unlimited Greek street food at Nosto

The Sussex Peasant farmers market October is one of my favourite times in the Sussex food calendar. Summer has only just slipped away, but the harvest has turned decisively towards autumn: apples and pears from local orchards, squash and pumpkins, beetroot, roots and brassicas, alongside the last of some of the softer summer crops. It is a brilliant reminder that eating seasonally is not about restriction. Quite the opposite. At this time of year there is an extraordinary amo

THIS STORY FIRST APPEARED IN THE ARGUS ON 2 OCTOBER 2026 Sunday roast at Pearly Cow in Brighton Each week one of our journalists visits a Sussex pub or restaurant to munch the meat, taste the tatties and chew the fat. Nick Mosley heads to Pearly Cow on Kings Road… Price: Set price of £38 for two courses or £45 for three courses, served Sundays 12.30pm - 8pm. Long Man Brewery tap beers are available at £6 for a schooner (2/3rds of an imperial pint). Venue vibe: Pearly Cow is o

Dragon Asian Pear maki at Fumi in Circus Street, Brighton I can’t say I particularly have a 1920s wardrobe, writes Nick Mosley. I mean – seriously – who does? I live near Boundary Road not in Downton Abbey. That said, somewhere in the back of the cupboard, I do have a pair of plus fours and some brogues that once made an appearance at the Goodwood Revival. But rather than attempting to recreate Gatsby’s wardrobe for my visit to Fumi’s monthly jazz night, I played it safe and

BITE Sussex Waiters Race 2026 The season finale of this year’s Flat Racing at Brighton Racecourse will be held on Thursday 15 October, writes Nick Mosley. Whether you’re a dedicated racegoer or looking to experience the sport for the first time, this final fixture offers the perfect mix of competitive action and the chance to enjoy the fun of a day at the races. The season finale is where champions are crowned and final standings are decided. Expect top-class horses, skilled

Chef Jean Delport, executive chef at Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Gardens in Sussex A Michelin-starred Sussex chef is celebrating another major accolade after being shortlisted for Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year at the prestigious Hotel Cateys. Jean Delport, executive chef at Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Gardens near Horsham, is one of just four chefs in the running for the award, which recognises outstanding talent in the hotel restaurant industry. The winne

Sussex now has around 140 commercially producing vineyards, writes Nick Mosley. That number still amazes me. Back in 2005, when I first became involved in the local food and drink industry, there were around 40. Many were newly planted by passionate, wine-loving visionaries – or crazy fools with too much money, depending on your perspective. Fast-forward two decades and across East and West Sussex we now have an astonishing 4,800 hectares under vine, with that growth showing

This editorial first appeared in The Argus on Friday 25 September 2026. The oast house at Tillingham Estate near Rye Each week one of our journalists visits a Sussex pub or restaurant to munch the meat, taste the tatties and chew the fat. Nick Mosley heads to the restaurant at Tillingham vineyard near Rye to check out their Sunday lunch. Price: Set price of £40 for two courses or £46 for three courses, served Sundays 12 noon - 8pm. Brewing Brothers tap beers are available at

London Oyster Championships at Bentley's London – Annia shown on the right Jonathan Speirs and Annia Gawlik of English's of Brighton Brighton and Hove’s crowned oyster queen 2026, Annia Gawlik of English’s in East Street, represented the city at the annual London Oyster Championships this month. Annia won the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival shucking competition in June so went through to the UK championships at the renowned Bentley’s restaurant in London on Friday 18 September

The Sussex Peasant's annual shared supper at Poynings Grange We’ve become good at eating without seeing. Food arrives washed, wrapped and uniform, with little sense of the field, orchard, animal or person behind it. Convenience has given us plenty, but it has also allowed a distance to grow between what we eat and how it reaches us. That distance matters. When food becomes anonymous, it’s easier to waste, easier to judge by price and harder to understand the pressures facing

Thalis and dosas at Dosa Kingdom in Boundary Road, Portslade, Brighton & Hove We typically print my The Argus reviews in the order that I actually do them, writes Nick Mosley. It’s a rare occurrence that I deviate from that plan however this week that’s exactly what I am going to do after experiencing the most astounding lunch in Portslade, of all places. I’m genuinely giddy with excitement to share it with you. A long-time favourite of my gourmet friend Andrew – and gourmand