Thursday 6th October @ Cheese Please

Grab the chance to sample the best in cheese and wine that Sussex has to offer, featuring Carr Taylor amongst others.

Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 7pm - 9pm (please note: this is the correct time, the brochure contained an error)
Ticket Info: £20 online or from Cheese Please
Venue:
Cheese Please
46 High Street
Lewes, East Sussex
Tel: 01273 481048

Thursday 6th October @ Tilton House

Tilton House's annual fungi forage Anne Yarrow, Mycologist, will take you on a two--hour forage through woodland and downland to discover the hidden treasures available all around. After filling your baskets, return to the woodland yurt to cook-up a delicious lunch with resident chef, John Bayley.

Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 10am - 2pm
Ticket Info: £45
Venue:
Tilton House
Firle
East Sussex, BN8 6LL
www.tiltonhouse.co.uk

Thursday 6th October @ Plumpton College

Visit the vineyard, modern winery and state of the art wine-tasting room. Sample a range of wines from the Plumpton Estate and Alumni collections. Discover more about the UK wine industry and take the opportunity to indulge in a passion for wine or simply enjoy the good company.

Plumpton is the leading English wine-making education facility set in the South Downs and well placed to reveal whether the Sussex area is set to be the Champagne of England.

Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Ticket Info: £20 (available from Charleston: 01323 811626)
Venue:
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Tel: 01273 890454

Thursday 6th October @ Tilton House

A vegan hands-on workshop focusing on fine dining with resident chef, Cashew Catering's John Bayley. Learn how to prepare a stunning four-course meal, including Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Beetroot Gazpacho, Tofu Spanakopita, and Summer Berry & Cashew Custard Filo with Sloe Gin using plant-based and mainly seasonal ingredients, then sit down together to enjoy the fruits of your labours.

Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm
Ticket Info: £30 (10% discount for booking online or email cashewcatering@yahoo.co.uk)
Venue:
Tilton House
Firle
East Sussex, BN8 6LL

Thursday 6th 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: Thursday 6th 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 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

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

Thursday 6th October @ Baltica Cafe

Lewes favourite the Baltica cafe is holding a special Jazz concert by Rachel Munro & The Jazz Police, described as "A hugely entertaining mixture of Latin and Jazz Standards".

Ticket price includes a delicious 'Lewes Octoberfeast' Polish dinner (Goulash or Vegetarian Bigos & Cheesecake).

Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 7pm
Ticket Info: £15 per person (including meal)
Venue:
Baltica Cafe
145 High Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 1XT
Tel: 01273 483 449