Our Christmas Taster Evening is a celebration of seasonal food, with canapés, mulled wine and cider and lots of delicious tasters to sample. Gavin will be offering turkey and freshly cooked, homemade glazed ham canapés, chipolatas and mince pies and it’s a chance to taste some of our great local food and drink.

On the drinks front, we will have Chalice Mead, Chichester Harbour Gin, Ashling Park Sparkling, Emsworth Brewhouse and Silly Moo cider – so that should keep you happy enough.

I am recommending a serious look at smoked trout this Christmas. Chalk Stream Trout is sustainably farmed on the River Test and Avon. It’s local, natural and seriously delicious, on a level with the best smoked salmon, but without the environmental impact that salmon farming is causing at it’s current levels. Do come and have a taste, and see for yourself.

Ww will also have a great selection of cheese to try – with many local award winners so that you could choose an excellent Christmas cheeseboard using cheese produced within Sussex and Hampshire. Of course we will also have the Christmas staples of Stilton and Cheddar in truckles, and if you have any favourites, we can get those in for you as well.

This is an evening where we would like to encourage you to order your Christmas food and drink. Knowing exactly where your food has come from, how it has been reared or produced, and knowing that you are supporting local farms and producers all helps build that Christmas feeling.

We look forward to seeing you then.