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BITE Sussex Young Chef of the Year competition 2027

BITE Sussex Young Chef of the Year competition 2027

BITE into the best of Sussex with us

BITE into the very best of Sussex food, drink and hospitality with our year-round programme of events and activations championing the chefs, bartenders, farmers, producers, hoteliers, distillers, fishers, brewers and winemakers that make our corner of the world a premium food and drink destination to visit, live, work and play.

We’ll be ‘reaching out’ with details of our BITE Sussex X @octoberunpacked events next week

We’ll be ‘reaching out’ with details of our BITE Sussex X @octoberunpacked events next week

Oysters and English Sparkling Wine make a perfect pairing.

West Sussex's Roebuck Estates are joining forces with our friends at English’s of Brighton to bring you an incredible evening of freshly shucked and dressed oysters – paired perfectly with award-winning vintage English sparkling wines – on Thursday 20 August at the Roebuck Wine Bar next to the Royal Pavilion shop.

English's Oysterman, Jonathan and Restaurant Manager, Nick will talk you through carefully curated pairings including three exquisite Roebuck vintage sparkling wines in combination with six freshly shucked and dressed oysters.

Advance tickets and everything you need to know is on this link: https://www.roebuckestates.co.uk/wine/oysters-and-english-sparkling-wine/

@roebuckestates @englishsofbrighton @brighton_museums #oysters #englishsparklingwine #royalpavilion #brighton #bitesussex #brightonfood

Oysters and English Sparkling Wine make a perfect pairing.

West Sussex's Roebuck Estates are joining forces with our friends at English’s of Brighton to bring you an incredible evening of freshly shucked and dressed oysters – paired perfectly with award-winning vintage English sparkling wines – on Thursday 20 August at the Roebuck Wine Bar next to the Royal Pavilion shop.

English's Oysterman, Jonathan and Restaurant Manager, Nick will talk you through carefully curated pairings including three exquisite Roebuck vintage sparkling wines in combination with six freshly shucked and dressed oysters.

Advance tickets and everything you need to know is on this link: https://www.roebuckestates.co.uk/wine/oysters-and-english-sparkling-wine/

@roebuckestates @englishsofbrighton @brighton_museums #oysters #englishsparklingwine #royalpavilion #brighton #bitesussex #brightonfood

And it’s a wrap! The BITE Brighton Oyster Festival closed this afternoon with our oyster shucking competition in East Street hosted by Jonathan of @englishsofbrighton

8 professional shuckers competed for the oyster crown but our independent judges @andrewkay100 from Latest TV and Steve @brightonargus revealed Anna from English’s was the fastest shucker with the least penalties. Anna will go on to represent Brighton & Hove at the @londonoysterchampionship in September.

Thanks Able @thewinklebrighton Tom & Scott@burgerandlobster Lukas @clementinecobtn Jacob @thesaltroombrighton and Anna, Paulo and Manu from English’s for participating plus event sponsors @rathfinnyestate @burgerandlobster

All sucked oysters were sold for £1 each with monies to be donated to @martletshospice

Photos @eyejewels

See y’all later in the year for more BITE Sussex deliciousness! #bitesussex

And it’s a wrap! The BITE Brighton Oyster Festival closed this afternoon with our oyster shucking competition in East Street hosted by Jonathan of @englishsofbrighton

8 professional shuckers competed for the oyster crown but our independent judges @andrewkay100 from Latest TV and Steve @brightonargus revealed Anna from English’s was the fastest shucker with the least penalties. Anna will go on to represent Brighton & Hove at the @londonoysterchampionship in September.

Thanks Able @thewinklebrighton Tom & Scott@burgerandlobster Lukas @clementinecobtn Jacob @thesaltroombrighton and Anna, Paulo and Manu from English’s for participating plus event sponsors @rathfinnyestate @burgerandlobster

All sucked oysters were sold for £1 each with monies to be donated to @martletshospice

Photos @eyejewels

See y’all later in the year for more BITE Sussex deliciousness! #bitesussex

We dived into the briny on Thursday for our BITE Sussex 'Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea' night at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium. Local chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders and spirit brands collaborated with all monies going to the independent SEA LIFE Trust charity. Thanks to everyone who contributed and attended the event!

@sealifebrighton @burgerandlobster @englishsofbrighton @lostinthelanes @nostos__hove @bohogelatobtn @easytigerbn1 @clementinecobtn @bohemiabrighton @cecconisrestaurants Brighton Beach House @jazzzzzzhands @blossomsbrighton @pearlycowbrighton @dedbestdistillery @brightonginstergram @alunarum @gin_1689 @devilsdykedistillery @ramsbury_distillery @brightonn1ck

Photos @eyejewels

#bitesussex

We dived into the briny on Thursday for our BITE Sussex 'Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea' night at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium. Local chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders and spirit brands collaborated with all monies going to the independent SEA LIFE Trust charity. Thanks to everyone who contributed and attended the event!

@sealifebrighton @burgerandlobster @englishsofbrighton @lostinthelanes @nostos__hove @bohogelatobtn @easytigerbn1 @clementinecobtn @bohemiabrighton @cecconisrestaurants Brighton Beach House @jazzzzzzhands @blossomsbrighton @pearlycowbrighton @dedbestdistillery @brightonginstergram @alunarum @gin_1689 @devilsdykedistillery @ramsbury_distillery @brightonn1ck

Photos @eyejewels

#bitesussex

Join us for the closing event of this year's BITE Brighton Oyster Festival at the oyster shucking competition outside of English's on East Street. Professionals from some of the city's top restaurants and bars will be going head-to-head to find out who will be crowned the oyster queen or king of the city.

Thanks to Burger & Lobster for sponsoring oysters. All shucked oysters will be sold at £1 with all money donated to Martlet's Hospice.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Join us for the closing event of this year's BITE Brighton Oyster Festival at the oyster shucking competition outside of English's on East Street. Professionals from some of the city's top restaurants and bars will be going head-to-head to find out who will be crowned the oyster queen or king of the city.

Thanks to Burger & Lobster for sponsoring oysters. All shucked oysters will be sold at £1 with all money donated to Martlet's Hospice.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Which venues will you be diving into during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival this weekend? Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Which venues will you be diving into during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival this weekend? Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Until Sunday evening, it's just £15 for an oyster snack and a choice of sparkling wine or cocktail – or 0% Fever-Tree spritz – at 15 premium venues across Brighton. Venues, menus and events – including our Oyster Shucking Competition on Sunday @@englishsofbrighton – is at www.bitesussex.com

Until Sunday evening, it's just £15 for an oyster snack and a choice of sparkling wine or cocktail – or 0% Fever-Tree spritz – at 15 premium venues across Brighton. Venues, menus and events – including our Oyster Shucking Competition on Sunday @@englishsofbrighton – is at www.bitesussex.com

Last call for tickets for tomorrow's Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea evening at SEA LIFE Brighton... 6 local chefs, 6 bartenders and 6 drink producers working in collaboration on snacks and cocktails as you explore the world's oldest operating aquarium. Advance tickets only from www.bitesussex.com

Last call for tickets for tomorrow's Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea evening at SEA LIFE Brighton... 6 local chefs, 6 bartenders and 6 drink producers working in collaboration on snacks and cocktails as you explore the world's oldest operating aquarium. Advance tickets only from www.bitesussex.com

Where have you been enjoying the Oyster Festival in Brighton and Hove this week? For all venues and events visit www.bitesussex.com

Where have you been enjoying the Oyster Festival in Brighton and Hove this week? For all venues and events visit www.bitesussex.com

Where have you enjoyed oysters, cocktails and sparkling wine during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival this week? All events and venues are at www.bitesussex.com

Where have you enjoyed oysters, cocktails and sparkling wine during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival this week? All events and venues are at www.bitesussex.com

Join us for Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium on Thursday 25 June – a unique culinary adventure featuring 6 bartenders, 6 chefs and 6 drink producers working in collaboration. Enjoy your snacks and drinks as you explore the world's oldest aquarium at your leisure. Advance tickets only from www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #Brighton #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

@burgerandlobster
@cecconisrestaurants
@englishsofbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@nostos__hove
@blossomsbrighton
@easytigerbn1
@bohogelatobtn
@bohemiabrighton
@clementinecobtn
@brightonginstergram
@dedbestdistillery
@alunarum
@ramsbury_distillery
@devilsdykedistillery
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

Join us for Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium on Thursday 25 June – a unique culinary adventure featuring 6 bartenders, 6 chefs and 6 drink producers working in collaboration. Enjoy your snacks and drinks as you explore the world's oldest aquarium at your leisure. Advance tickets only from www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #Brighton #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

@burgerandlobster
@cecconisrestaurants
@englishsofbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@nostos__hove
@blossomsbrighton
@easytigerbn1
@bohogelatobtn
@bohemiabrighton
@clementinecobtn
@brightonginstergram
@dedbestdistillery
@alunarum
@ramsbury_distillery
@devilsdykedistillery
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

Where have you been enjoying oysters, cocktails and sparkling wine in Brighton & Hove this weekend? For all venues and events visit www.bitesussex.com

Where have you been enjoying oysters, cocktails and sparkling wine in Brighton & Hove this weekend? For all venues and events visit www.bitesussex.com

Where have you been enjoying oysters today in Brighton? For all venues and events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

Where have you been enjoying oysters today in Brighton? For all venues and events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

Save the date! The BITE Brighton Oyster Festival runs Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June with £15 oyster and drink pairings at 15 premium venues across Brighton & Hove plus charity events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium and Brighton Toy & Model Museum, dinners at Burger & Lobster and Lost in the Lanes, and our grand finale – the Oyster Shucking Competition outside of English's in East Street on Sunday 28 June.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #oysterfestival #bitesussex #oysters #brighton

Save the date! The BITE Brighton Oyster Festival runs Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June with £15 oyster and drink pairings at 15 premium venues across Brighton & Hove plus charity events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium and Brighton Toy & Model Museum, dinners at Burger & Lobster and Lost in the Lanes, and our grand finale – the Oyster Shucking Competition outside of English's in East Street on Sunday 28 June.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #oysterfestival #bitesussex #oysters #brighton

Join us for shuckingly good food and drink across Brighton and Hove from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival. Enjoy tasty £15 oysters – whether shucked or cooked – plus a choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or mocktail at premium venues across the city.

Visit www.bitesussex.com for menus and create your own citywide oyster tasting trail!

#brightonfood #bitesussex #oysterfestival #seafood #brighton

@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove

Join us for shuckingly good food and drink across Brighton and Hove from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival. Enjoy tasty £15 oysters – whether shucked or cooked – plus a choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or mocktail at premium venues across the city.

Visit www.bitesussex.com for menus and create your own citywide oyster tasting trail!

#brightonfood #bitesussex #oysterfestival #seafood #brighton

@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove

Save the date! Everything you need to know about the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival – running Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June – including venues participating with £15 drop-in oyster snack and wine/cocktail pairings and one-off events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium, Brighton Toy and Model Museum, Burger & Lobster, Lost in the Lanes and English's of Brighton are at www.bitesussex.com

Save the date! Everything you need to know about the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival – running Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June – including venues participating with £15 drop-in oyster snack and wine/cocktail pairings and one-off events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium, Brighton Toy and Model Museum, Burger & Lobster, Lost in the Lanes and English's of Brighton are at www.bitesussex.com

We need your shuckers!

Professionals working in Brighton & Hove hospitality are invited to sign up for the BITE Brighton Oyster Shucking Competition on the afternoon of Sunday 28 June outside English’s of Brighton in East Street.

Our judging panel are looking for a combination of style, speed and clean presentation with the winner being crowned Oyster Queen or King of Brighton & Hove. Generously sponsored by Burger & Lobster, all oysters shucked on the day will be sold at £1 each for the Martlet’s hospice charity @martletshospice

Not only that, our B&H winner goes through to represent the city at the London Oyster Championships in September with the chance to compete at the World Oyster Opening Championship in Galway.

Are you or one of your bar/restaurant/retail team interested in joining us to share your shucking skills? Email Nick: nick@sharpmediagroup.co.uk or visit www.bitesussex.com

#brightonoysterfestival #brightonfood #bitesussex #sussexseafood #oysters

@englishsofbrighton @burgerandlobster @thesaltroombrighton @pearlycowbrighton @thecopperclam @thewinklebrighton @the_velvetcrab @theseahorsebrighton @bocanabrighton @stem.hove @sea_haze_shelffish @fishgalore_hove @she.shucks.brighton @brightonshellfish @littlefishhove @hotelduvin @cyan.brighton @urchinpub @cecconisrestaurants @petitpoisbrighton @boysterousburgers @plateauwinebar @bohemiabrighton @brightonfishsales @msbseafoods

We need your shuckers!

Professionals working in Brighton & Hove hospitality are invited to sign up for the BITE Brighton Oyster Shucking Competition on the afternoon of Sunday 28 June outside English’s of Brighton in East Street.

Our judging panel are looking for a combination of style, speed and clean presentation with the winner being crowned Oyster Queen or King of Brighton & Hove. Generously sponsored by Burger & Lobster, all oysters shucked on the day will be sold at £1 each for the Martlet’s hospice charity @martletshospice

Not only that, our B&H winner goes through to represent the city at the London Oyster Championships in September with the chance to compete at the World Oyster Opening Championship in Galway.

Are you or one of your bar/restaurant/retail team interested in joining us to share your shucking skills? Email Nick: nick@sharpmediagroup.co.uk or visit www.bitesussex.com

#brightonoysterfestival #brightonfood #bitesussex #sussexseafood #oysters

@englishsofbrighton @burgerandlobster @thesaltroombrighton @pearlycowbrighton @thecopperclam @thewinklebrighton @the_velvetcrab @theseahorsebrighton @bocanabrighton @stem.hove @sea_haze_shelffish @fishgalore_hove @she.shucks.brighton @brightonshellfish @littlefishhove @hotelduvin @cyan.brighton @urchinpub @cecconisrestaurants @petitpoisbrighton @boysterousburgers @plateauwinebar @bohemiabrighton @brightonfishsales @msbseafoods

It's Oyster-O'Clock in Brighton & Hove from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June.

Dive into oyster snacks with a choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or mocktail at premium venues across the city for just £15. Curate your own oyster trail - no advance ticket required!

Click to www.bitesussex.com for more info about this year's BITE Brighton Oyster Festival including our charity evening events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium, Brighton Toy & Model Museum and the head-to-head professional shucking competition at English's of Brighton.

www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #brighton #brightoncocktails #seafood #sussex

@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

It's Oyster-O'Clock in Brighton & Hove from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June.

Dive into oyster snacks with a choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or mocktail at premium venues across the city for just £15. Curate your own oyster trail - no advance ticket required!

Click to www.bitesussex.com for more info about this year's BITE Brighton Oyster Festival including our charity evening events at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium, Brighton Toy & Model Museum and the head-to-head professional shucking competition at English's of Brighton.

www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #brighton #brightoncocktails #seafood #sussex

@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

Dive into a fin-tastic, exclusive evening of ‘Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea’ at Brighton’s SEA LIFE aquarium on Thursday 25 June as part of the #BITESussex Brighton Oyster Festival. 6 chefs, 6 mixologists and 6 spirit brands will be serving up a menu of matched snacks and cocktails for you to enjoy as you explore @sealifebrighton – the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

The city’s finest are shaking and making alongside chefs from Brighton restaurants including Boho Gelato, Blossoms, Cecconi's @ Brighton Beach House, No 124 by Guesthouse, Burger & Lobster, English's of Brighton, Nostos, Easy Tiger, Clementine & Co, Bohemia, Fever-Tree, Brighton Gin, DedBest Distillery, Aluna Rum, Ramsbury Distillery, Devil's Dyke Distillery...

For more details about this and all the other events during this year’s BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

*Vegetarian and 0% cocktail options are available if notified in advance. All proceeds from this event will be donated to @sealifetrust – an independent charity working globally to protect our world’s ocean and the amazing marine life that calls it home.

#brightonfood #brighton #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

@burgerandlobster
@cecconisrestaurants
@englishsofbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@nostos__hove
@blossomsbrighton
@easytigerbn1
@bohogelatobtn
@bohemiabrighton
@clementinecobtn
@brightonginstergram
@dedbestdistillery
@alunarum
@ramsbury_distillery
@devilsdykedistillery
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

Dive into a fin-tastic, exclusive evening of ‘Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea’ at Brighton’s SEA LIFE aquarium on Thursday 25 June as part of the #BITESussex Brighton Oyster Festival. 6 chefs, 6 mixologists and 6 spirit brands will be serving up a menu of matched snacks and cocktails for you to enjoy as you explore @sealifebrighton – the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

The city’s finest are shaking and making alongside chefs from Brighton restaurants including Boho Gelato, Blossoms, Cecconi's @ Brighton Beach House, No 124 by Guesthouse, Burger & Lobster, English's of Brighton, Nostos, Easy Tiger, Clementine & Co, Bohemia, Fever-Tree, Brighton Gin, DedBest Distillery, Aluna Rum, Ramsbury Distillery, Devil's Dyke Distillery...

For more details about this and all the other events during this year’s BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

*Vegetarian and 0% cocktail options are available if notified in advance. All proceeds from this event will be donated to @sealifetrust – an independent charity working globally to protect our world’s ocean and the amazing marine life that calls it home.

#brightonfood #brighton #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

@burgerandlobster
@cecconisrestaurants
@englishsofbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@nostos__hove
@blossomsbrighton
@easytigerbn1
@bohogelatobtn
@bohemiabrighton
@clementinecobtn
@brightonginstergram
@dedbestdistillery
@alunarum
@ramsbury_distillery
@devilsdykedistillery
@fevertreemixers
@visit.brighton
@brightonargus
@discover_btn
@saltmaguk
@connectedbrighton
@restaurantsbrighton
@bbcsussex

Our next edition of Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea @sealifebrighton aquarium is on Thursday 25 June as part of the #BITESussex Brighton Oyster Festival. 6 chefs, 6 mixologists and 6 spirit brands will be serving up a menu of matched snacks and cocktails for you to enjoy as you explore the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

For more details about this and all the other events during this year’s oyster festival visit www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #oysterfestival #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

Our next edition of Cocktails & Canapés Under the Sea @sealifebrighton aquarium is on Thursday 25 June as part of the #BITESussex Brighton Oyster Festival. 6 chefs, 6 mixologists and 6 spirit brands will be serving up a menu of matched snacks and cocktails for you to enjoy as you explore the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

For more details about this and all the other events during this year’s oyster festival visit www.bitesussex.com

#brightonfood #oysterfestival #brightoncocktails #sealifebrighton photos @eyejewels

Read all about June’s BITE Brighton Oyster Festival in @brightonargus https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/26125210.brighton-oyster-festival-launch-across-city-venues-june/

Read all about June’s BITE Brighton Oyster Festival in @brightonargus https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/26125210.brighton-oyster-festival-launch-across-city-venues-june/

Join us under the waves for cocktails and canapés on Thursday 25 June @sealifebrighton - just one of the special events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival. Visit www.bitesussex.com for details

Join us under the waves for cocktails and canapés on Thursday 25 June @sealifebrighton - just one of the special events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival. Visit www.bitesussex.com for details

We’re back with our next BITE Sussex week championing the best of food, drink and hospitality.

The Brighton Oyster Festival runs from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June with tasty £15 oyster and sparkling wine/cocktail deals at premium venues across the city.

As always, we’ve also got a programme of one-off charity events including a Sussex Sparkling Wine Soirée at Brighton Toy and Model Museum, Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium and the Brighton Oyster Shucking Competition at English’s of Brighton.

BITE into the best of Sussex with us!

Everything you need to know is on our website www.bitesussex.com

@brightonargus
@fevertreemixers
@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove

We’re back with our next BITE Sussex week championing the best of food, drink and hospitality.

The Brighton Oyster Festival runs from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June with tasty £15 oyster and sparkling wine/cocktail deals at premium venues across the city.

As always, we’ve also got a programme of one-off charity events including a Sussex Sparkling Wine Soirée at Brighton Toy and Model Museum, Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium and the Brighton Oyster Shucking Competition at English’s of Brighton.

BITE into the best of Sussex with us!

Everything you need to know is on our website www.bitesussex.com

@brightonargus
@fevertreemixers
@burgerandlobster
@caseshove
@cecconisrestaurants
@thecoalshed
@thecopperclam
@thecrazygoosepub
@embers_restaurant_
@englishsofbrighton
@fumi.restaurant
@tapalocabrighton
@lostinthelanes
@driftbrighton
@pearlycowbrighton
@thesaltroombrighton
@stem.hove

Cheer on Brighton & Hove’s fastest oyster shuckers outside the world-famous English’s of Brighton Restaurant & Oyster Bar on Sunday 28 June from 3pm.

Professionals from the city’s best seafood restaurants will go head-to-head competition to see who can shuck the cleanest and quickest with the winner being crowned Brighton Oyster Queen or King of the Year!

Oysters shucked during the competition are available to spectators at £6 for a half dozen with all money donated to Martlets hospice. Our thanks English’s for hosting this event and to Burger & Lobster for sponsoring the competition oysters.

#bitesussex @englishsofbrighton @burgerandlobster @martletshospice #brightonfood #sussexfood #oysters #shucking

Cheer on Brighton & Hove’s fastest oyster shuckers outside the world-famous English’s of Brighton Restaurant & Oyster Bar on Sunday 28 June from 3pm.

Professionals from the city’s best seafood restaurants will go head-to-head competition to see who can shuck the cleanest and quickest with the winner being crowned Brighton Oyster Queen or King of the Year!

Oysters shucked during the competition are available to spectators at £6 for a half dozen with all money donated to Martlets hospice. Our thanks English’s for hosting this event and to Burger & Lobster for sponsoring the competition oysters.

#bitesussex @englishsofbrighton @burgerandlobster @martletshospice #brightonfood #sussexfood #oysters #shucking

We’re back with our friends at Brighton Toy & Model Museum for a Sparkling Sussex Soirée on Saturday 27 June, as part of the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival running citywide from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June.

Enjoy award-winning sparkling wines from Stopham and Roebuck wine estates in West Sussex, plus snacks from Burger & Lobster, Blossoms and Nostos, whilst you explore the Aladdins cave of vintage trains, puppets, Lego, dolls and much more.

100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the museum charity to ensure their precious collection of toys and models is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

@brightontoymuseum @stophamvineyard @roebuckestates @nostos__hove @blossomsbrighton @burgerandlobster

We’re back with our friends at Brighton Toy & Model Museum for a Sparkling Sussex Soirée on Saturday 27 June, as part of the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival running citywide from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June.

Enjoy award-winning sparkling wines from Stopham and Roebuck wine estates in West Sussex, plus snacks from Burger & Lobster, Blossoms and Nostos, whilst you explore the Aladdins cave of vintage trains, puppets, Lego, dolls and much more.

100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the museum charity to ensure their precious collection of toys and models is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

@brightontoymuseum @stophamvineyard @roebuckestates @nostos__hove @blossomsbrighton @burgerandlobster

BITE Brighton Oyster Festival news… Stopham Estate X Lost sparkling wine & oyster dinner on Friday 19 June.

There's no doubting that oysters and seafood are the perfect partner to sparkling wine and there's no better Sussex fizz than that produced at award-winning Stopham Estate near Pulborough in West Sussex.

Marie Davies of Stopham Estate will be presenting four of their wines alongside a perfectly matched one-off five course menu curated by Lost in the Lanes’ head chef.

Full details of this and all BITE Brighton Oyster Festival events between Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026 are at www.bitesussex.com

@lostinthelanes @stophamvineyard

BITE Brighton Oyster Festival news… Stopham Estate X Lost sparkling wine & oyster dinner on Friday 19 June.

There's no doubting that oysters and seafood are the perfect partner to sparkling wine and there's no better Sussex fizz than that produced at award-winning Stopham Estate near Pulborough in West Sussex.

Marie Davies of Stopham Estate will be presenting four of their wines alongside a perfectly matched one-off five course menu curated by Lost in the Lanes’ head chef.

Full details of this and all BITE Brighton Oyster Festival events between Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026 are at www.bitesussex.com

@lostinthelanes @stophamvineyard

Our ever-popular BITE Sussex ‘Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea’ evening is back at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium @sealifebrighton on Thursday 25 June 2026, as part of the Brighton Oyster Festival.

Six local chefs, cocktail mixologists and distilleries partner to create matched drinks and snacks for you to enjoy whilst exploring the wonders of the ocean at the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the independent SEA LIFE Trust.

For details of this and all the events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

Our ever-popular BITE Sussex ‘Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea’ evening is back at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium @sealifebrighton on Thursday 25 June 2026, as part of the Brighton Oyster Festival.

Six local chefs, cocktail mixologists and distilleries partner to create matched drinks and snacks for you to enjoy whilst exploring the wonders of the ocean at the world’s oldest operating aquarium.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the independent SEA LIFE Trust.

For details of this and all the events during the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival visit www.bitesussex.com

Save the date! We’re back with more BITE in June: the Brighton Oyster Festival.

Fifteen of the city’s top bars and restaurants will be serving up an oyster snack plus your choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or Fever-Tree 0% cocktail for just £15.

Curate your own oyster trail visiting multiple venues from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June, or simply drop in for a bite and bubbles.

We’re also running a programme of one-off evening charity events including a Sparkling Sussex Soirée featuring local wines at Brighton Toy & Model Museum and the return of our ever-popular Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium.

With further dining events at Lost in the Lanes, Crazy Goose and Burger & Lobster plus a professional shucking competition at English’s of Brighton, there’s never been a better time to BITE into Sussex with us.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Venues: @burgerandlobster @caseshove @cecconisrestaurants @thecoalshed @thecopperclam @thecrazygoosepub @embers_restaurant_ @englishsofbrighton @fumi.restaurant @tapalocabrighton @lostinthelanes @driftbrighton @pearlycowbrighton @thesaltroombrighton @stem.hove

Partners: @butlerswinecellar @brightonargus @stophamvineyard @roebuckestates @fevertreemixers @brightonginstergram @sealifebrighton @brightontoymuseum

Save the date! We’re back with more BITE in June: the Brighton Oyster Festival.

Fifteen of the city’s top bars and restaurants will be serving up an oyster snack plus your choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or Fever-Tree 0% cocktail for just £15.

Curate your own oyster trail visiting multiple venues from Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June, or simply drop in for a bite and bubbles.

We’re also running a programme of one-off evening charity events including a Sparkling Sussex Soirée featuring local wines at Brighton Toy & Model Museum and the return of our ever-popular Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea at SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium.

With further dining events at Lost in the Lanes, Crazy Goose and Burger & Lobster plus a professional shucking competition at English’s of Brighton, there’s never been a better time to BITE into Sussex with us.

Everything you need to know is at www.bitesussex.com

Venues: @burgerandlobster @caseshove @cecconisrestaurants @thecoalshed @thecopperclam @thecrazygoosepub @embers_restaurant_ @englishsofbrighton @fumi.restaurant @tapalocabrighton @lostinthelanes @driftbrighton @pearlycowbrighton @thesaltroombrighton @stem.hove

Partners: @butlerswinecellar @brightonargus @stophamvineyard @roebuckestates @fevertreemixers @brightonginstergram @sealifebrighton @brightontoymuseum

SAVE THE DATE! Our next event is the BITE Brighton Oyster Week running Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026. If you love oysters and sparkling wine/cocktails then this one is for you! #oysters #bitesussex #sussexwine #champagne #sussexseafood #cocktails

SAVE THE DATE! Our next event is the BITE Brighton Oyster Week running Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026. If you love oysters and sparkling wine/cocktails then this one is for you! #oysters #bitesussex #sussexwine #champagne #sussexseafood #cocktails

A huge CHEERS to all our BITE Brighton Cocktail Week partners and quaffers for helping us raise £2400 for this year's chosen charities! Read all about it in today's The Argus https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25632879.brighton-hove-enjoys-mixed-up-mashed-up-cocktail-week/

#BCW25 #BITEsussex @brightoncocktailweek @brightonargus @sealifebrighton @brightoni360official @brightontoymuseum @madamejenniferdistillery @drmarcthevet @bohogelatobtn @shelterhallmarket @rspcabrighton @mewesrdph @miks.kal @ramsbury_distillery @blossomsbrighton @lyndon.roper @cocoacornercafe @dedbestdistillery @caseshove @guesthousehotels @easytigerbn1 @lyresspiritco @proof_drinks @bohemiabrighton @nostos__hove @clementinecobtn @burgerandlobster @eyejewels @honkingelephant

A huge CHEERS to all our BITE Brighton Cocktail Week partners and quaffers for helping us raise £2400 for this year's chosen charities! Read all about it in today's The Argus https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25632879.brighton-hove-enjoys-mixed-up-mashed-up-cocktail-week/

#BCW25 #BITEsussex @brightoncocktailweek @brightonargus @sealifebrighton @brightoni360official @brightontoymuseum @madamejenniferdistillery @drmarcthevet @bohogelatobtn @shelterhallmarket @rspcabrighton @mewesrdph @miks.kal @ramsbury_distillery @blossomsbrighton @lyndon.roper @cocoacornercafe @dedbestdistillery @caseshove @guesthousehotels @easytigerbn1 @lyresspiritco @proof_drinks @bohemiabrighton @nostos__hove @clementinecobtn @burgerandlobster @eyejewels @honkingelephant

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