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Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival highlights; Brighton at the House of Commons and men with moustaches
Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival: Sussex Wine Gala Dinner
The Sussex Wine Gala Dinner held in the Dome Room of Hotel du Vin was one of the highlights of this autumn’s Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival. Head chef Rob Carr and Head Sommelier Szabi Menesi matched the best of local ingredients with the finest of Sussex wines to produce a stunning feast. Wines were introduced by representatives of the vineyards who contributed them. Proceeds from the event go to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
See also Andrew Kay’s Food & Drink.
Words & Photos: Julia Claxton
Live Food Show
This year the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival’s Live Food Show (15–16 September, Hove Lawns) made its debut at the Sussex & The World Market and was attended by a large crowd of foodie fans keen to pick up cooking tips and taste the results of the demonstrated dishes. Hosted by local food guru Andrew Kay the show started in style with Oliver Peyton – presenter of The Great British Menu – who was followed on stage over the two days by top chefs including those from Hotel du Vin, Drakes and Moshi Moshi, along with L’Eglise International Chef Exchange guests Jean Louis Gelin and Yves Rivoiron from Lyon. The chefs all took part in a mystery Five Minute Challenge using fine food supplied by sponsors Ritter Courivaud, and kids fun on Sunday morning included dinosaur pie making with Cookery Doodle Doo.
Words & Photos: Julia Claxton
International Chef Exchange Dinner
A singing chef, hearty French cooking, heavenly cheese, good wine and convivial company were the order of the evening as this year’s Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival’s International Chef Exchange [ICEx] took place. Guest chefs Jean Louis Gelin of La Meuniere and Yves Rivoiron of Cafe des Federations joined resident chef Henri Dubus in the kitchen at Jean Christophe and Julia Martin’s L’Eglise in Hove to cook for a packed restaurant. Guests included Caroline Lucas MP and her husband; Arnaud Pollet-Thioller and Paul Lenik of Ritter Courivaud [who provided the fabulous cheese board]; and James Dempster of Montefiore. The chefs were a big hit – and not only with their cooking – Jean Louis proved he had hidden talents as he came out to sing for the diners after the meal.
Words & Photos: Julia Claxton
British Beard & Moustache
Championships
If you are a facial hair fan and like nothing more than applauding a man
for his commitment to growing ‘graspable extremities’, then Brighton Corn Exchange was the place to be on Saturday 15 September. From natural moustaches and man-kinis to pure monocle warfare, the British Beard and Moustache Championships boasted a wide range of astounding styles and imaginative designs. There are not many events that bring the young into competition with older generations, however the BBMC did it with dignity, setting apart the boys from the gentlemen.
Words & Photos: Holly Cozens
Brighton’s digital sectors celebrated
at the House of Commons
Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas hosted a reception on the House of Commons Terrace on Tuesdy 11 September to celebrate the creative and digital sectors in Brighton and Hove. Representatives from the industry, Brighton and Hove City Council and key figures from the local economy, as well as the Hon. Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, were in attendance.
The reception was sponsored by
Wired Sussex and the Coast to Capital LEP.
Photos: Douglas Coulter
Countdown to the RISE 8K Undercliff Run for Women this October
On Sunday 7 October, the Saltdean Undercliff will be full of colour and noise as the RISE 8K challengers warm-up to run, walk or relay to raise money for local domestic abuse services. You can enter the RISE 8K Undercliff Run for Women either as an individual or a team. If 8K feels a bit too far, why not enter with three friends and run 2K each – you even get a shiny baton to pass! The RISE Family Fundraising Walk will start an hour earlier and is open to everyone – you can even bring your dog! With the sea to one side and the scenic chalk cliffs to the other, register online now to enjoy stunning views and brilliant camaraderie as you run, walk or relay to raise money for local families affected by domestic abuse.
www.riseuk.org.uk, 01273 606174, Email:fundraising@riseuk.org.uk, Twitter:@riseuk, Facebook:RiseUK
