Fine dining and top chefs lined up for Sussex Showcase week 2023

Spokeswoman Gemma Lewis said: “Table Talk Foundation is proud to present the Sussex Showcase, a week-long series of collaboration dinners featuring the best chefs from Sussex and around the world. This year, seven of Sussex’s finest chefs will join forces with seven world-class chefs to bring you a one-of-a-kind food experience at some of the most exciting restaurants in Sussex. Each ticket includes a donation to Table Talk Foundation, raising funds to provide food education to children in Sussex and support the hospitality industry.”

Events include:

Monday, March 6: Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead. Guest chef Matt Abe (Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Three Michelin Stars), alongside resident executive chef George Blogg (One Michelin Star), will serve a six-course tasting menu with paired wines.

Tuesday, March 7: Interlude, Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham. Guest chef Nick Brill (The Jane, Two Michelin Stars) will team up with resident chef Jean Delport (One Michelin Star), to treat guests to a one-of-a-kind menu.

Wednesday, March 8: Heritage, Haywards Heath. Diners can enjoy a one-off six-course tasting menu with paired wines created by guest chef Tom Shepherd (Upstairs, One Michelin Star) and resident chef Matt Gillan (GBM winner).

Thursday, March 9: etch. By Steven Edwards, Hove. Guest chef Nick Beardshaw (Kerridge’s Bar & Grill) will join resident chef Steven Edwards (MasterChef winner) at etch. to create a seven-course tasting menu which will be served with matching wines.

Friday, March 10: 64 Degrees, Brighton. Guest chef and MasterChef judge Anna Haugh (Myrtle, MasterChef judge) and resident chef Michael Bremner (GBM winner) will serve a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairing.

Saturday, March 11: Wild Flor, Hove. Guest chef Greg Clarke and resident chef Ali Munro will serve a five-course lunch tasting menu with snacks and paired wines.

Sunday, March 12: The Pass at South Lodge Hotel, Horsham. Guest chef Tom Barnes (L’Enclume, Three Michelin Stars) and resident chef Ben Wilkinson will create a seven-course tasting menu.

Jessica Aggarwal, co-founder of Table Talk Foundation, said: “Join us in making a difference and supporting the future of food education and the hospitality industry. Your support through purchasing tickets to the Sussex Showcase week or participating in our online auction will help Table Talk Foundation provide the resources and opportunities necessary for children to develop healthy eating habits and for the hospitality industry to thrive. Let's work together to create a better future for all.” Tickets to the Sussex Showcase events start from £170pp and are available from www.tabletalk-foundation.com.