Sussex Day on 16th June is the perfect time to try the very best local Sussex food and drink from Sussex Six producers across the county, according to the organisers of the Sussex Six Campaign.
“From beers at the historical Harveys Brewery in Lewes,to produce from Eggs to Apples Farm Shop in Etchingham, to fine dining experiences at TERRA at Tottington Manor in Edburton or Alexander House AG’s Restaurant in Turners Hill, there are dozens of placeschampioning local produce this Sussex Day,” said Hilary Knight, co-director of Natural Partnerships CIC.
“Our Sussex Six campaign is all about promoting local produce, and Sussex Day is a wonderful opportunity to show off how lucky we are to have such an incrediblydiverse range of food and drink produced right on our doorstep.”
“Explore our Sussex Food and Drink Directory at www.sussexfoodanddrink.org and find your new favourite Sussex product this Sussex Day.”
Sussex Six organisers are urging people to buy local this Sussex Day, whether it’s the ham and cheese sandwich made at home to eat at work, or eating out at a local pub, restaurant or café that serves locally-caught fish, locally-reared meat, or Sussex wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
“By eating and drinking from your favourite local small businesses and producers this Sussex Day, you’re honouring centuries-old culinary traditions, while ensuring these brilliant businesses continue to thrive for years to come. Sussex is always on the menu, and we wunt be druv!” continued Hilary Knight.
“When you’re dining out this Sussex Day, choose a pub, café or restaurant that displays the Sussex Six window sticker, so you know you’re getting the absolute bestlocal ingredients from across the county.”
Visit our Sussex Food & Drink Directoryat www.sussexfoodanddrink.org
It features over 700 Sussex food & drink businesses, including the Sussex Six places to eat and buy local fare.
The Sussex Six Campaign is owned and managed by Natural Partnerships CIC with support from several Sussex District & Borough Councils, including Horsham, Mid Sussex, Lewes, Wealden and Rother.