Friday 30th September @ Market Tower

The usual Friday Market this week will include the official launch of OctoberFeast 2011 and a chance to sample some delicious nibbles and tipples from local producers. Special guests Robin van Creveld (Lewes Community Chef), John Bayley (Cashew Catering) and Dominic McCartan (The Snowdrop Inn) will be demonstrating their techniques and injecting a lively vibe into the proceedings, plus musical accompaniment.

We are also very proud to announce that Lewes' favourite Head Brewer, Miles Jenner from Harveys Brewery will be  hosting the launch ...

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 12 noon
Ticket Info: Free, no tickets
Venue:
Market Tower
Market Street
Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NB
Tel: 07824 711 727

Friday 30th September @ Market Tower

The Friday Food Market up at the Market Tower has just celebrated its first birthday and locally-grown fruit & veg, cheese, specialty breads, cakes and pastries, fresh and smoked meat bought from this atmospheric place have become fixtures on Lewesians' shopping lists.

If you haven't had the opportunity to explore, today would be a good day to do so as it will combine the official OctoberFeast launch at 12 noon, plus demonstrations and nibbles from Lewes Community Chef Robin van Creveld.

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Ticket Info: Free - no tickets
Venue:
Market Tower
Market Street
Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 2NB
Tel: 07824 711 727

Friday 30th September @ Charleston

Take a stroll in the Charleston garden with local herbalist Hera Jones. Looking at seasonal medicinal and other plants found on the way-side you will discover that we often dismiss plants without consideration for the incredible qualities they possess.

Hera is known in and around Alfriston for her apothecary. Her depth of knowledge in this subject creates a whole new way of seeing the green that surrounds us. Join us for this therapeutic and rejuvenating morning talk.

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 9.30am - 12pm
Ticket Info: £15 (includes tea & coffee)
Venue:
Charleston
Firle
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LL
Tel: 01323 811626

Friday 30th September @ Laporte's

Julia Child is best-known for introducing French cuisine to the American public and was a well-loved television cooking personality. Join Tanya at Laporte's for a delicious interpretation of one of Julia's recipes.

Laporte's will be offering a pre-cinema meal of Boeuf Bourguignon (or mushroom for the vegetarians) in the true style of Julia Child's recipe to complement the film Julie and Julia, shown by Lewes Film Club (see below). Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: From 5pm
Ticket Info: £10 (BYO £2.50 per bottle corkage)
Venue:
Laporte's
4 Lansdown Place
Tel: 01273 478817

Friday 30th September @ All Saints Arts Centre

Directed by Nora Ephron (2009). 123 mins. 12A

Starring Meryl Streep & Amy Adams, Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.

Laporte's will be offering a pre cinema meal of Boeuf Bourguignon (or mushroom for the vegetarians) in the true style of Julia Child's recipe to complement the film Julie and Julia, shown by Lewes Film Club (see above for details)

Date: Friday 30th September

Time: 8pm
Ticket Info : £1.50 for Lewes Film Club members, or £5 to members of the public on the door.
Venue:
All Saints Arts Centre
Friars Walk
Lewes, BN7 2LE
Tel: 01273 471588
Email: info@lewes-filmclub.org

Friday 30th September @ Linklater Pavilion
A selection of local wines from Sussex and the South of England (provided by Harveys Brewery Shop) will accompany informative talks about English wine and butterflies. All proceeds to butterfly conservation in Sussex.

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 7pm
Ticket Info: £15
Venue:
Linklater Pavilion
Railway Lane
Lewes BN7 2FG
Tel: 01273 275029
Email: carolemortimer@hotmail.com

Friday 30th September @ Harvey's Depot

Last year's sell-out Paddock production of EAT THIS has been expanded to include a second fast-moving comedy from the pen of Lewes director/writer Susannah Waters - one play in two courses!

Many of the original cast return to perform this witty script, which inspired tweets among Lewes residents of their favourite lines, this year joined by Richard Attlee, otherwise heard as Kenton on Radio 4's The Archers. The evening takes place in Harvey's Depot on Pinwell Road (opposite Lewes station car park), and once again Paddock Productions will be running a bar with food in the premises.

This show promises to once again be a sell-out, so book early.

Writer/Director Susannah Waters Lighting by Clare O'Donoghue. Sound by Graham Rees

Company: Karen Ascoe, Richard Attlee, Nicola Blackwell, Jonathan Cullen, Richard Hahlo, Sasha Harrington, Elizabeth Pickard, Oliver Pickard, Carmen Slijpen, and Sarah Tansey,

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 7.30pm
Ticket Info: Can be purchased online or in person from Union Music Store, 1 Lansdown Place, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2JT (01273 474053)
Venue:
Harvey's Depot
Pinwell Lane
(opposite Lewes Station car park)

Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 9th Oct @ Pelham House Hotel

During the festival Pelham House launches its new Autumn Menu. This will be offered at the special price of 2 courses for £12.50 during OctoberFeast. You will also receive either a glass of the award-winning 'Breaky Bottom' or a half pint of local Harveys on arrival.

To take advantage of this great offer you must pre-book a table and quote 'OctoberFeast'. Max 6 people per table. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer runs 30/09/11 - 09/10/11.

Date: Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 9th Oct
Time: Usual restaurant times apply
Ticket Info: No ticket required, see above conditions
Venue:
Pelham House Hotel
Saint Andrews Lane
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UW
Tel: 01273 488 600

Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 9th Oct @ The Patisserie

Carlotta Luke has been photographing local food producers in East Sussex, hoping to encourage a better public understanding of the work that goes into hand-making high quality food and the importance of supporting local artisans. This is an ongoing project which has so far covered honey, cheese, jam, bread and charcuterie.

Date: Friday 30th Sep - Saturday 8th Oct
Time: 8am - 5.30pm (Mon), 8.30am - 6pm (Tue - Sat)
Ticket Info: Free - no ticket required
Venue:
The Patisserie
5 Station Street
Lewes BN7 2DA
Tel: 01273 483211

Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 9th Oct

Through OctoberFeast, we'll be serving a game inspired menu, and local mulled cider. We have a special two-course lunch for £12 (from a set menu). On Wednesday 12th October, the King's Head will be hosting a Tudor-themed evening of fabulous feasting and live entertainment.

Date: Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 9th Oct
Time: Pub opening times
Ticket Info: No tickets required
Venue:
9 Southover High Street
Lewes
BN7 1HS
Tel: 01273 474628

30th September - 8th October @ Various

Would you like the luxury of a delicious home-cooked meal in the comfort of someone else's home? Then membership to our Pop-Up Dinner Club is for you ... we’re very excited about our special Octoberfeast Pop Up Dinners and are thrilled to be bringing this underground phenomenon to Lewes by hosting a series of OctoberFeast Secret Suppers from Friday 30th September – Saturday 8th October. Lewes is obviously full of keen cooks as we can now list a host of hosts who are ready to put on a dinner party to remember for a table of surprise guests.

You can become a member of the Pop-Up Dinner Club by choosing which menu theme appeals to you most, then pay for your membership online for a fee of £22 per person. Your membership fee covers one meal per person, but if you're feeling adventurous (or hungry!) we're offering a special deal of £40 for a Dual Dinner Deal which will allow you to buy two meals per person (contact us here if you're interested). Unless otherwise stated, the hosts are Lewes-based, and their address will be disclosed to you once you've become a member. Your membership card will be given to you on the night when you arrive.

Listed below under 'More Details' are the dates and the themes of the dinners - you choose and pay for your dinner and we will then send you the location and time etc.

You must agree to terms and conditions.

You can book separately for our very special gourmet dinner which is being prepared by Masterchef 2006 winner Peter Bayless who will entertain 10 guests at his home near Heathfield; apart from his fabulous food there will be the added spice of some ‘behind the scenes’ gossip from the TV studios! Membership to attend his gourmet dinner costs £35pp but will be worth every last mouthful!

Lewes based Dinners with cooks from Italy, Greece, Morocco, the Caribbean as well modern and traditional British cooking. £22 per head (including membership of Octoberfeast Dining Club)

The hosts do not provide any wine to accompany the meal, so please make sure you bring a bottle of something nice which you think will best accompany your choice.

- FRIDAY 30 SEP: Pretend you’re in the Caribbean if you pop along to Houndean Rise where a tropical feast awaits!

- FRIDAY 30 SEP: Pretend you’re in the Caribbean if you pop along to Houndean Rise where a tropical feast awaits!

- SATURDAY 1 OCT: Or perhaps you will be intrigued by a Greek Fusion in Prince Edwards Road - your host will cook her native cuisine with a twist and transport you back to your favourite Greek holiday Island.

- SATURDAY 1 OCT: Bring a bottle of robust red wine to the dinner in Highdown Road where the central dish will be a Moroccan inspired lamb dish.

- SATURDAY 1 & 8 OCT: An Italian kitchen in Prince Edwards Road will provide a taste of Real Italy on both Saturdays for up to 10 guests – cooking by an Italian of course! (SAT 8 SOLD OUT)

- TUESDAY 4 OCT: Modern Contemporary British using the best local meat and vegetables is the theme at Paddock Lane. Download a menu

- THURSDAY 6 OCT: …while our host in the Cuilfail is serving a Classic Menu - she loves baking so expect a pie or two!

- SATURDAY 8 OCT: Dress to Kill – is the theme of a keen cook in Eleanor Close; she calls her menu ‘peasant food with a glamorous twist’…

- SATURDAY 8 OCT: The best of the season from Lewes Harvest Festival where you'll indulge in a locally sourced meal with autumn flavours in Prince Edwards Road