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An innovative food & drink business supporting local produce, which has been trading for up to 3 years, with the ambition and determination to succeed and a realistic and sustainable business plan.
WINNER

One of Sussex’s finest rural destination venues, a beacon of quality food, drink and hospitality. Menus are founded in classical techniques carefully combined with Matt’s signature twists. Multi-course tasting menus range from 3 to 9 courses, paired with a captivating drinks menu, with creative cocktails and exceptional wines. All menus change seasonally and are largely influenced by the incredible produce available from the Sussex countryside surrounding the restaurant, where you can book to stay overnight in one of the cosy and inviting boutique bedrooms.
Judges comment:
Michael Riazi, Director at SRC-Time, said: ‘Matt’s vision and the quality of his team make this new business an exciting new jewel in the Sussex collection of great places to enjoy superb food and drink, as well as presenting a strong and impressive business plan.’
2021 Update
Whilst Heritage has been closed due to lockdown, they kept busy with Parlour, offering luxury ‘finish at home’ caddies for nationwide delivery as well as local collection.
GRAND FINALISTS

Heritage Wheat grows and mills heritage wheats to make flour with a difference. Firstly, it tastes amazing, as different varieties have different characters and taste. Secondly, it can be more easy on the digestion for people suffering from acquired gluten intolerance. They grow the grain in an environmentally friendly way using conservation agriculture.

Based in Eastbourne, Skylark is a licensed café-restaurant offering relaxed, informal dining with knowledgeable and friendly service and menus which are seasonal, using the very best of what is available throughout the year. They are proud to have great relationships with their suppliers, the majority of them in Sussex, if not Eastbourne itself, allowing them to source the freshest, best tasting produce.
Update 2021
It has been an extremely turbulent year but they have weathered the storm by continually adapting their offering around the ever-changing restrictions, supported by their loyal customers.
Entry is now closed for the below four categories in the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2020! Our judges will be in contact with you soon if you have made the shortlist! Grand Finalists will be announced in March 2020.
SUSSEX STREET FOOD OF THE YEAR
Our winner will offer great food to be eaten in a mobile situation, including as many local ingredients as possible. Finalists will participate in a live competition at Horsham on 27th October.
CLOSED
SUSSEX YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR
Our winner will be aged 25 or under on 31/01/20, working or studying in Sussex, with a talent for creating a wonderful menu of creative dishes using local ingredients.
CLOSED
SUSSEX NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Our winner will be an innovative business from any part of the food and drink sector, supporting local produce, which has been trading for up to 3 years by end 2019; has the ambition and determination to succeed; and can demonstrate a realistic and sustainable business plan.
CLOSED
YOUNG SUSSEX FARMER OF THE YEAR
Our winner will be a young farmer aged 35 or under by end 2020. They can come from any sector within agriculture, horticulture or viticulture and must be involved in food or drink production. They could be part of the family farm (owned or tenanted), a student, an employee or self-employed. This young person should display the following attributes: vision; leadership; innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship; ability to incorporate new ideas and practices; ability to inspire others; and the desire to succeed and grow business.
CLOSED
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