TASTY THAI TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in September, 7.30-10pm
Dine at Sabai and watch Thai food being freshly cooked for you to try and replicate at home. Watch in wonder as our expert chefs show you the art of vegetable carving. Turning a carrot into a rose!
Sabai Thai Gastrobar, Princes House, off North Street, Brighton
01273 773 030 • www.sabaibrighton.co.uk
SECRET SUPPER: PIZZA POP-UP
Wednesday 21 September, 7-10pm
Iain Chambers, owner of Seven Bees Cafe, makes great pizzas. His friends know this well and his kids cheer every time Dad says “Pizza tonight!” Now you can find out why. Book a table, share a few slices with friends, then a few more. It’s very hard to stop.
Seven Bees Cafe, 7b Ship Street Gardens, Brighton
01273 205 477 • www.sevenbeescafe.co.uk
CHURCHILL SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
& LIVE FOOD KITCHEN
Every Wednesday in September, 11am-4pm
The Live Food Kitchen returns to Churchill Square every Wednesday in September. Stallholders from the weekly farmers market, and chefs from some of Brighton’s best British and world food restaurants, will be showing you how to make simple dishes and products at home including cake decorating, jams and chutneys, paella, stirfrys, curries and tasty Sussex meals in minutes! FREE.
Churchill Square piazza, Brighton
THE CLASSICS
Wednesday 21 September, 6-7pm
Designed to give you an understanding of the differences between old world and new world wines. Closures, casks and cultivars, all will be explained.
£25 per person from Hotel du Vin reception or telephone.
Hotel du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street, Brighton
01273 718 588 • www.hotelduvin.com
NEW WORLD WINES
Wednesday 21 September, 7.30-8.30pm
This course isn’t just about old world wines, it will also look at where grapes grow particularly well in the new world. Everything from Malbec from Argentina and Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, you will learn that you can explore new wines with the knowledge that you’re picking a winner.
£25 per person from Hotel du Vin reception or telephone.
Hotel du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street, Brighton
01273 718 588 • www.hotelduvin.com
DIGGING DEEPER: WHAT'S THE FUTURE FOR GOOD FOOD IN BRIGHTON & HOVE
Wednesday 21 September, 6.30-8.30pm
Join the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership for a debate and discussion about the future of food in the city. Hear about some of the exciting food work that’s been happening in the city over the past year, from community gardens to local food shops. With a backdrop of rising food prices and unprecedented interest in food growing locally, we need your help to discuss the next steps for how we shop, eat, and enjoy food with our friends and neighbours. With contributions from a range of local speakers, including Cllr Bill Randall, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council and the recently-elected local Green party.
FREE (places limited, pre-registration required)
The Grand, Kings Road, Brighton
Booking in advance: 01273 431 700 or harvest@bhfood.org.uk
LIVE JAZZ & COCKTAILS AT THE GRAND
Thursdays in September, 5pm - 10.30pm
Sit back and relax with a cocktail and live jazz every Thursday in September. To help you celebrate the festival, the Grand’s Cocktail Happy Hour with selected drinks at £5 is extended until 10.30pm!
The Grand, Kings Road, Brighton
01273 224 300 • www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/the-grand
LIVE FLAMENCO AT AGUADULCE
Thursdays in September, 7pm - 10pm
Live Flamenco dancing every Thursday at AguaDulce – choose authentic Spanish dishes from the varied menu, that includes various paellas, (try Carlo’s famed vegetarian paella), locally sourced seafood and suckling pig.
AguaDulce Spanish Restaurant, 10-11 Kings Road, Brighton
01273 328 672 • www.aguadulce-restaurant.com
TUTORED SAKE TASTING
Thursday 22 September, 7pm - 9.30pm (also 8 Sept)
Moshi Brighton has teamed up with sake suppliers for an exciting chance to learn more about the flavours, production and etiquette of this increasingly popular drink.Taste six different sake whilst enjoying a meal of three kozara dishes and an “omakase” selection of sushi or sashimi specially selected by our chef, or one of our yakitori, kushiage, or tempura platters from our hot menu.
£35 (£30 for Moshi Members).
Moshi Moshi, Opticon, Bartholomew Square, Brighton
01273 719 195 • www.moshibrighton.co.uk
SECRET SUPPER CLUB: DINING IN THE DARK
Fridays in September, 6pm - 8.30pm
Prepare for a truly multi-sensory experience… a 3 course feast in pitch darkness with a few surprises thrown in. Kick start your experience with a complementary surprise cocktail, then sit back and be tantalised whilst our chefs prepare 3 courses of fresh Asian inspired delights for you and your guests to enjoy whilst blindfolded. Choose from vegetarian, meat, fish or mixed feast. £40 per person, advance booking recommended.
Madame Geisha, 75-79 East Street, Brighton
01273 770 847 • www.madamegeisha.com
SUSSEX & THE WORLD MARKET
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September, 10am - 6pm
Our second major outdoor market of the festival, where we pitch the best of Sussex against cuisines from across the globe. Enjoy hot food, fresh produce and foodie goodies to take home with you… all washed down with a pint of local ale! FREE.
Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Brighton seafront
FABULOUS FOODIE WORKSHOPS AT CHURCHILL SQUARE
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September, 12pm - 4pm
Get stuck in and try your hand at the following fantastic workshops on offer:
12pm Sushi workshop – learn the secrets of rolling and making sushi, using the freshest ingredients – fish, meat and vegetables.
1.30pm Chocolate workshop – learn all about the wonderful properties chocolate has and how to make your own truffles.
3pm Cup Cake Decoration workshop – sprinkles, sparkles, frosted toppings, be inspired when decorating your own beautiful cake creations.
FREE
Churchill Square, Brighton
TESCO WINE FAIR
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September, 12pm - 5pm
What better time for the Tesco Wine Fair to return to Brighton this year than during the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival. The Tesco Wine Fair allows you to taste over 250 wines from the Tesco range, comparing and contrasting different brands and styles, for only £10 per ticket. Once you’ve found your favourites, you can take advantage of exclusive Fair offers and discounts to buy them at unbeatable prices.
So, whether you’re stocking up for a big party or a quiet night in, this really is a very smart way to try Tesco wines before-you-buy. Here are just a few of the brands you might recognise from your local store who will be sharing their wines at the Fair:
Casillero del Diablo
McGuigan
Campo Viejo
Codorniu
Oyster Bay
Tickets cost £10 from www.tescowinefair.com
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton
CHAMPAGNE & SUSSEX SPARKLING WINE FESTIVAL
Sunday 25 September, 12pm - 6pm
We’re back with a bang (or to be more precise, a pop!) this Autumn with the return of the popular Champagne & Sussex Sparkling Wine Festival, presented by the Festival and Hotel du Vin.
Sample a host of fine sparkling wines from the Champagne region including Moet, Laurent Perrier, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Lanson, Boutinot, alongside award-winning wines from Sussex including Ridgeview (the wine of choice at The Queen’s state dinner for President Obama), Black Boys, Bolney Estate, Breaky Bottom, and Balfour Rosé.
Talk directly to the experts, including local growers, and take part in tutored tastings with the experts, and enjoy the superb surroundings and service of Brighton’s Hotel du Vin.
Your ticket includes:
- Tasting Notes
- Admission to at least one of the tutored tastings, available to book on the day
- Three tasting tickets
- An exclusive price of just £6 per glass for any of the house sparkling wines & Champagnes on display
Food will be available to buy on the day from Pub du Vin, or why not treat yourself to a special Champagne lunch or dinner in Hotel du Vin’s Bistro.
Our spring event was a sell-out so book now to guarantee your place at this superb event.
Tickets: £20
Ticket with a 4-course Champagne lunch or dinner in the bistro, including a welcome glass of Champagne: £55
To book tickets for the festival only buy from Hotel du Vin reception or visit: www.eventelephant.com/champagnefestival
If you would like a ticket AND lunch/dinner then please book directly with Hotel du Vin on 01273 718 588
Hotel du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street, Brighton
SUSSEX GOURMET BUS TOUR
Sunday 18 & Sunday 25 September, 9.30am - 6pm
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel both Sussex Gourmet Bus Tours for September. But fear not! You can hop on the bus during our Spring Harvest event in April 2012. And why not try our Champagne & Sussex Sparkling Wine Festival at Hotel du Vin on Sunday 25 September instead?
If you have bought tickets then we will refund you immediately. If you have any questions then call the festival office on 01273 77 00 44.
SUPERFOOD SEPTEMBER
Every Sunday in September, 12pm - 5pm
Every Sunday throughout the Festival Aloka will be offering FREE samples of our homemade and indulgent VEGAN ice-creams containing our ‘Secret Superfood Ingredients’ like Acai, Camu Camu, Goji Berry... plus take-away tubs will be only £4.00 on these Sundays. FREE.
Aloka Quality of Life Centre, 14 East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HP
01273 823 178 • www.aloka.aura-soma.net
APPLE DAY
Sunday 25 September, 11am - 5pm
A celebration of all things apples – Find out more about Stanmer’s fruit orchards, Cookery demonstrations from Community Chef and friends, great local food, children’s activities, apple identification, guided tours, produce and trees for sale and much more. FREE.
Stanmer Park, Brighton
www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses-conferences-and-events/events/68-apple-day.html
THE MOSHI MOSHI MASTERCLASS
Sunday 25 September, 7pm - 9.30pm
Learn the secrets of why Moshi Moshi has become Brighton’s best-loved sushi restaurant. Learn how to make maki, temaki, and nigiri sushi – with the proviso that you’ll have to eat it, helped along with a complimentary Asahi beer or flask of saké.
Tickets: £35 (£30 for Moshi Members)
Moshi Moshi, Opticon, Bartholomew Square, Brighton
01273 719 195 • www.moshibrighton.co.uk
WEEK 4 EVENTS: Monday 19 - Sunday 25 September 2011
