Food and drink
Follow the links above to find the best food and drink our county has to offer, or read on and discover how to eat locally and seasonally.
Producers and retailers of great local food
- Sussex Food Finder – a comprehensive and up to date database of specialist restaurants and suppliers, from farm shops to bakers. Includes prepared foods such as pie makers, home made ready meals to take home and caterers.
- Veg Boxes – get locally produced seasonal fruit and veg delivered direct to your home. This site includes how to choose the right box for you and lists local schemes by county.
- Free Range Review – search by postcode and read reviews of local food and drink producers and suppliers, from veg boxes and farm shops to pubs and restaurants.
- Middle Farm – home of the National Collection of Cider and Perry.
Eat seasonally
Thanks to this country's climate, we enjoy a wide variety of ever-changing seasonal produce. Reduce your food miles by buying locally sourced food appropriate to the time of year, rather than what the supermarkets have flown from around the world.
Pick your own
If you don't have green fingers, or just don't fancy getting your hands (too) dirty, why not pick your own fruit and veg instead.
These local farms all have a variety of produce on offer:
