insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015 | Page 48

food+drink

Food, Glorious Food!
The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of exquisite produce
prepared deliciously. No matter what kind of food your taste buds prefer, there will be
something here – whether as part of the street festival, at one of the featured restaurants,
or at the huge market – to satisfy them.
In addition to the free outdoor events, there are plenty of exciting (and delicious) speciality
events offered – especially on the April calendar.

© Michael Bremner of 64 Degrees at Food Lab © Julia Claxton

Chateau Musar Wine Dinner // 1 Apr
Drakes’ head chef, Andrew MacKenzie,
prepares an exquisite menu to match fine wines
from the distinguished Lebanese winery of
Chateau Musar.
7.30pm. Price: £85 (in advance)
The Restaurant at Drakes, 43-44 Marine
Parade, Brighton
01273 696 934
Make Your Case: Extreme! // 2 Apr
The presenters for this fun game all have three
minutes to pitch a wine to you whilst you taste it
blind. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s a wine tasting
unlike you’ve ever experienced before! Your
ticket includes all your wines, sharing platters of
food and cheese.
7pm. Price: £35 (in advance)
Hotel du Vin, Ship Street, Brighton
Big Sussex Market // 3-4 Apr
Producers, restaurateurs and farmers from
across the county showcase food and drink at
Brighton’s biggest street market of the year.
10am. Price: Free Entry
New Road, Brighton
Easter Egg Hunt // 6 Apr
Supporting Rockinghorse Children’s Charity,
this annual Easter Egg Hunt is simple: perform
six challenges to win chocolate eggs whilst
raising money for the Royal Alexandra Children’s
Hospital. Yummy! This event is aimed at
children between 5 and 11. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian at all

© Aoife Sweeney of La Choza © Julia Claxton

times during the activity.
11am-2pm. Price: £3 donation per child
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton
Brighton Food Trail // 6 Apr
Follow the trail map to twelve favourite eateries
in central Brighton. At each stop you’ll enjoy
canapé-sized tasters allowing you to sample a
dozen great restaurants in one go. A delicious
way to spend a bank holiday afternoon!
2-5pm. Price: £12 (in advance)
BYO // 6 Apr
BYO is exactly what it says on the tin: bring your
own bottle of wine for your fellow guests to try
and see if y