insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 07 - September 2015 | Page 80

GETAWAYS SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL AND SPA cont. refined. One of the key components of its success is the kitchen's commitment to using quality, locally sourced ingredients from nearby Sussex suppliers. One course to go, and although content, there's no way I was about to turn down dessert on my special day. And good job I didn't as my dark chocolate mousse turned up with more than the promised poached cherries, cherry sorbet and toasted marzipan – yes, it had a personal birthday message on the plate too! A fabulous touch and the ideal way to end what had been the perfect evening. From lunch, afternoon tea, private dining, and seasonal al fresco dining options, to its huge )