Friday 7th October @ Peter Bayless

As part of our pop-up dinner series of events, we are privileged to include a very special one-off in the form of independent cook and food writer Peter Bayless (winner of Masterchef 2006) as part of our programme. Peter has generously agreed to invite 10 guests into his home especially for Lewes OctoberFeast for a delicious three-course meal which will include meat and vegetarian options (see below for the full menu).

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to find out why Peter's food is so sought-after, brought to you at a special rate for OctoberFeast. As this is such a special Pop-Up Dinner, the membership rate will be slightly higher than the rest of our events, and you'll be hard pushed to experience such fine dining in an intimate setting anywhere else.

Pop-Up dinner hosts do not provide wine, so it’s up to you to bring a bottle that you feel would best accompany this unique occasion.

Date: Friday 7th October

Time: 7pm

Ticket Info: Special Pop-Up Dinner Membership rate of £35

Venue:

Courtesy of Peter Bayless (venue to be confirmed on purchase, but within 15 miles of Lewes)

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Friday 7th October @ Harveys 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!

See Friday 30th for more details.

Date: Friday 7th October
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 7th October @ 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.

Date: Friday 7th October
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 7th October @ The Snowdrop Inn

A beer festival with a difference! The Snowdrop has invited guest curator Mark Tranter, Head Brewer at Dark Star Brewing Co., to choose his all-time favourite beers and we've brought them all together for the first time. Discover the beers that have inspired one of the most exciting and innovative brewers in the UK today. An amazing range of cask, keg and bottled beers, some never available before - be prepared for the unexpected!

Date: Friday 7th October
Time: 5pm - 12am
Ticket Info: No ticket required
Venue:
The Snowdrop Inn
119 South Street
Lewes BN7 2BU
Tel: 01273 471018

Friday 7th October @ Harveys Brewery Yard

A special brewery tour for OctoberFeast followed by a two course ale supper and a pint at the John Harvey Tavern.

Date: Friday 7th October
Time: 6.30pm
Ticket Info: £22.50. Limited to 4 per booking. Available from the Brewery Shop or contact alisonfield@harveys.org.uk
Venue:
The Bridge Wharf Brewery
4-6 Cliffe High Street
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2AH
Tel: 01273 480 209

Friday 7th October @ The Snowdrop Inn

Award winning author, broadcaster, blogger and 'Bill Bryson of Beer', Pete Brown, returns to Lewes OctoberFeast for a unique beer tasting event. Books are brilliant, beer is awesome; what could be better than bringing them together? Pete will be matching some of his favourite books with appropriate and sometimes surprising tipples and The Snowdrop kitchen crew will be on hand with suitable sustenance.

Date: Friday 7th October
Time: 7.30pm
Ticket Info: £20
Venue:
The Snowdrop Inn
119 South Street
Lewes, East Sussex
Tel: 01273 471018

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

Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th @ The Half Moon

The Half Moon will have an extra Local Food Miles Feast menu with quality produce sourced only from within a ten mile radius. For the Friday Food Feast Barter-for-your-supper Market, locals are invited to come in and barter their produce in exchange for pub food and beverages.

Date: Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th October
Time: Pub opening times
Ticket Info: No ticket required
Venue:
The Half Moon
Ditchling Road
Plumpton
Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AF

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

Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th October @ The Pelham Arms

The specials board at the Pelham Arms will be full of regional and national classic soups (plus a few from further afield) using produce from their regular local suppliers. A donation will be made to Cancer Research for each purchase.

Date: Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th October
Time: Pub opening times
Ticket Info: No ticket required
Venue:
The Pelham Arms
High Street
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XL
Tel: 01273 476 149

Friday 7th September @ Pelham House

Think you know your Dill from your Sage or your Grenache from your Cabernet? If so the Pelham House October Feast Quiz will be right up your street, with all proceeds going to a charity.

Complimentary entry with a voluntary contribution to Chestnut Tree Charity.

Teams of no more than 6 people. Details of team names, and numbers must be emailed to reception@pelhamhouse.com

Date: Friday 7th September
Time: 7pm
Ticket Info: No ticket required
Venue:
Pelham House Hotel
Saint Andrews Lane
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UW
Tel: 01273 488 600

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