insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 05 - July 2015 | Page 26

food+drink Morden classic working with nature at Jeremy’s Restaurant by Samantha G It’s summer! (sometimes…) And when the sun shines, Jeremy’s Restaurant is the place to be. Jeremy’s is one of Sussex’s top restaurants. Head chef Jimmy Gray was Sussex Young Chef of the Year, and Jeremy’s made it into The Times top ten most romantic restaurants in the country. Jeremy Ashpool nurtures an enthusiastic, creative young team, and sources the most succulent local and seasonal produce. Result: modern, exciting flavours and new menus inspired by each day’s markets. Eat à la carte, or choose the summer menu of the day: £18 for 2 courses and £22 for 3. There’s a special tasting menu on the first Tuesday of every month with six exciting courses for £40, matched with wine for £70. Or ask in advance and they can cook a tasting menu especially for you at any time. © Julia Claxton Relax, eat and drink on the terrace overlooking the historic walled garden with the fountain tinkling, the herbaceous borders overflowing with actual herbs and vegetables for the kitchen, as well as flowers. Out on the northern edge of Haywards Heath, Jeremy’s was once upon a time the stables of Borde Hill House. Events throughout the year include a cocktail reception and dinner crafted around the gin and vodka from the local Blackdown Artisan Spirits, and a wine dinner with the Allegrini family wines from Verona. Jeremy’s summer barbecues are family affairs that fill the gardens with excellent live jazz, children dancing and playing, and the scent of herb and garlic-spiked whole legs of lamb sizzling on the grill. Come from noon on Sunday July 19th, Sunday August 9th and Bank Holiday Monday August 31st. And if it rains, who cares? There is always refuge in the marquee. All for £35 per person. For reservations, call 01444 441102 or visit www.jeremysrestaurant.co.uk Autumn brings well-priced suppers: Windfall Night with Wobblegate cider from Bolney; A Taste of Spain; Sussex Seafood; and a Local Game Night (£35-£40 per person). Celebrate your birthday or anniversary at Jeremy’s, and they’ll give you £15 towards your chosen tipple. All you have to do is complete the form at www. jeremysrestaurant.co.uk/birthday. Jeremy’s Restaurant Borde Hill Haywards Heath RH16 1XP “Whatever words I use won’t do the food justice – it’s simply exquisite, and you’ll have to experience it first-hand to understand what I mean.” – Donna Martin, Inside Sussex Contemporary dining in the idyllic rural setting of Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath. Voted in The Times’ top ten most romantic UK restaurants, 2013. Summer Menu of the Day: 2 courses £18 or 3 courses £22 Choose from a three choice menu, including vegetarian options. Available Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes, and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday dinner. Full à la carte also available. Jeremy’s Restaurant, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP Telephone [phone] | Email [email protected] | www.jeremysrestaurant.co.uk | Twitter @jeremysrest | Facebook Jeremys Restaurant 26 Photos: Julia Claxton “My tempura seafood was like having an indecent proposal whispered into one’s mouth by a short-sighted pervert.” – Julie Burchill, Title Sussex