There will be more fizz drunk in the next few weeks than at any other time of the year. But which one? Why do we hold Champagne in such high esteem. What is Pet Nat all about? And is it true bubbles have different sizes and densities. Come and join for an evening of exploration that will be informative and fun. Our host for the evening is Olivia Tittley-West who grows, writes, tastes and explains wine in many places and in all its many guises.

Start: 7pm

Tasting: Three sparkling wines in three different styles at three different price points

Supper: One course (vegetarian option available)

Cost: £35

The Italians, particularly, have a way with fish that is so easy yet so precise. Whole fish, a hot oven and time. Get it right and you will enjoy the juiciest fish that needs nothing more than a squeeze of lemon juice and maybe some salsa verde. Come and explore the tips, tricks and signs for perfect fish and one of the easiest meals to cook at home.

Time: 6.30pm

Cost: £35 including supper

Simon Tyrell talks about making wine, Les deus Cols and the life of a vigneron. Making wine is a combination of science, craft, experience, judgement and a certain amount of luck. Oh and then there is the weather. Simon Tyrell has been involved in wine all his working life. From Paris to Dublin via Plumpton and now the Rhone (although he still lives in Ireland!). He makes wine in a combination of vessels in his winery just east of Avignon and we sell three of them (he has more). His story is unusual to say the least. Maybe this is what makes his wines so special. Come and hear about the life of an Englishman who has made his life in Ireland and his approach to wine making which is - and I may be biased - revealing, informative and educational and an awful lot of fun.

Time: 7pm for a talk and tasting. We will serve a one-course supper at 8.30 pm with cheese and salad to follow.

Cost: £45

Last year worked so well we are following the same format!

We will be open from 5pm until 11pm with two sittings for supper at 5.30pm and 8pm.  

Bonfire Menu £55pp for 3 courses & house wine
(other drinks availble to purchase separately)

Sausage and lentils
*
French cheese and salad
*
a bit of something sweet
*
House wine

Ticket holders are free to come and go but need to specify a meal time when booking.

Please note this is a ticketed-only event and only ticket holders will be admitted through the back door down Walwers Lane.

We will have the front door open and there is a space to stand outside (for a limited number of people at a time) to watch the parade.

There is no access to Lewes via road or public transport during the evening, so please only buy a ticket if you have made arrangements or live locally as tickets are non-refundable.

Cost: £55pp

Please specifiy your meal time when booking: 5.30pm and 8.00pm

Pinot noir explored

It is a grape that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Its home is Burgundy where it is responsible for perhaps some of the greatest wines in the world. We are going to work our way through a few iterations and explore both its uniqueness and diversity. Come and join for an evening of exploration that will be informative and fun.

Our host for the evening is Olivia Tittley-West who grows, writes, tastes and explains wine in many places and in all its many guises.

Start: 7pm

Tasting: Three wines at three different price points

Supper: One course (vegetarian option available)

Cost: £35

To book: please book via the link below

Orecchiette don’t need a machine, are perfect with rustic sauces and allow you to really enjoy a fully authentic Italian experience. Hugo will lead you through the dough making so everyone gets to try their hand and then make two sauces. Enjoy the fruits of your own labour with a glass of wine.

Time: 6.30pm

Cost: £45 including supper

Poker night

Come and join us for an informal gathering of card enthusiasts keen to pitch their skills while still enjoying a relaxed session around one of our communal tables. The evening will be hosted by our poker-lover Susannah. There is a cash buy-in of £10.

Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start (finish at 10pm)

Outline: Snacks, a glass of wine and a seat at the table (no more than 8 people)

Cost: £15

Please book via the link below

Why Pay More? Three Sauvignon Blancs

What are the reasons to pay more for a wine? We sample three Sauvignon Blancs from entry level to one made at the top of a rather exceptional hill in Austria, by a man obsessed with.. water. There will be ample space for discussion and opinion and a chance to taste comparatively and repeatedly just to make sure your first impressions are correct. And for those who like a glass of red we will have something to drink with your food.

7pm start
Tasting: Three wines at three different price points
Supper: One course (vegetarian option available)
Cost: £35

Three wines, three cheeses. But which wines go best with each cheese? Does goat or cow make a difference and if it does, what does that look like. Tradition would say red with cheese, but this is often not the case. What about orange, or even white? This will be a structured tasting with Hugo taking the group on a journey. There is after all, a matrix to explore. We will follow the tasting with a one-course supper included in the price when you can compare notes and share you thoughts and theories.

Come and celebrate English Wine week with a tutored tasting of  several of Artelium’s wines with owners Julie and Mark and explore the background to the growing status enjoyed by Sussex as a wine growing region. 

From the history, the soil, the challenges wine makers face (yes  the weather is still one of them!) to what grows well and why.  

We will taste two reds and two whites along with two sparkling  wines. Compare and contrast, sip and savour. And then enjoy a  causal one-course supper while you make sure your first  impressions were correct as all bottles will be on the table 

Craft a wild Sussex wreath and embrace the holiday spirit with our very own Caroline Towl, @podinthepalms. You’ll create a willow wreath adorning it with locally foraged dried materials, abundant berries and fragrant foliage, finishing with a jewel-toned silk ribbon. Our commitment to sustainable floristry means you can compost your wreath once the festive season is over, or reuse the willow base next year.

Craft a wild Sussex wreath and embrace the holiday spirit with our very own Caroline Towl, @podinthepalms. You’ll create a willow wreath adorning it with locally foraged dried materials, abundant berries and fragrant foliage, finishing with a jewel-toned silk ribbon. Our commitment to sustainable floristry means you can compost your wreath once the festive season is over, or reuse the willow base next year.

We will be open from 5pm until 11pm on 5th November serving a casual supper of lentils and sausages, some rather special cheeses, and salad. Wine is included and the idea is to drop in as you wish through the evening.

Please note this is a ticketed only event and only ticket holders will be admitted through the back door down Walwers Lane. There is no access to Lewes via road or public transport during the evening, so please only buy a ticket if you have somewhere to stay!