Pick of the crop
As community orchards begin to shoot up across Surrey, Viv Micklefield travels to Dorking to meet the growers sharing the fruits of their labours this autumn
View ArticleCamberley Farmers' Market
Celebrate fresh, local food and pay a visit to Camberley Farmers' Market.
View ArticleChristmas puddings
At last! Christmas puddings for those who don't do Christmas puddings. Local baker and owner of the Daisy Cake Company in Banstead Bronya Seifert puts a unique twist on some classics. Guaranteed to...
View ArticleCrunchy Cookies recipe
It's time to wrap up warm, get inside and do some baking. Surbiton's Sassy Stirrers Cooking Club have a lovely recipe for crunchy cookies that's quick, simple and easy to follow.
View ArticleWinter delights
There’s no better way to keep out the cold than by cooking up a storm. Get cooking this winter with a little help from local chefs.
View ArticleThree great smoothie recipes
2014 is the time to ditch all those bad habits and embrace a healthier way of eating, so let’s kick start with breakfast!
View ArticleParsnip soup with coconut and lime sauce
Parsnip soup with coconut and lime sauce: An unusual recipe Kenneth Culhane, Roux Scholar and head chef at The Dysart, Petersham
View Article2014 Trends in Healthy Eating
Guildford born and bred health guru Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, food expert and author of Eat Yourself Young reveals the latest trends in healthy eating
View ArticleEat at home
It’s very nice to go out dining, but it’s oh so nice to eat at home. Catherine Whyte explores the renaissance of private dining services
View ArticleHummingbird Bakery opens in Richmond!
Cupcake king the Hummingbird Bakery opens a new shop in Richmond this February
View ArticleHot Smoked Salmon with Asparagus, Rocket and Salsa Verde
Hot Smoked Salmon with Asparagus, Rocket and Salsa Verde
View ArticleChocolate Making at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace open their Georgian chocolate-making rooms to the public for the first time in almost 300 years
View ArticleAbinger Cookery School
Lewis Davis and Fish&Pips open a new cookery school in Abinger. Catherine Whyte finds out more
View ArticleCellar Magneval opens in Woking
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so why not head over to Cellar Magneval, Woking’s new wine bar and caveau par excellence?
View ArticleValentine's Day recipe
Spice up your love life with Will Torrent’s Tabasco® Red Pepper Chocolate Truffles
View ArticleHampton Court Palace open royal chocolate kitchen
Britain’s only surviving royal chocolate kitchen has been unwrapped at Hampton Court Palace. Now visitors can enjoy this unique slice of the past. Catherine Whyte tucks in
View ArticleNational Chip Week!
It's National Chip Week - a whole week of having an excuse to enjoy chips and try out different recipes! Check out this delicious sweet potato chip recipe
View ArticleGrow your own with SeedPod
Growing your own is not just for the horticultural elite. Catherine Whyte unearths a local venture designed to have you gardening with the best
View ArticleMaids of Honour tarts
Jamie Oliver says the Japanese know more about Kew’s legendary Maids of Honour tarts than us locals. Our Food and Drink Editor Catherine Whyte disagrees
View ArticleMark Jarvis joins The Bingham in Richmond
There’s a new chef in town! Mark Jarvis – who earned his stripes at Texture in Marylebone and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – has joined The Bingham.
View ArticleBest of British: Dudley House
Little Dudley House, in Dorking, has really been on the up since entrepreneur John Turner – whose other interests include Borough Market’s Roast and Indian haute cuisine restaurant The Cinnamon Club in...
View ArticleCornish Pasty recipe
Get cooking with the kids! This recipe comes from Sassy Stirrers, a cookery club for little people aged 4-14 based in Surbiton.
View ArticleThe Mill at Elstead reopens
The Mill at Elstead is finally getting to celebrate Christmas...in May! After being devastated by the floods in December, the pub that doesn't give up without a fight, is back serving the best of the rest
View ArticleThe best places in Surrey for a Full English Breakfast
We asked our readers where to head for the best cooked breakfast in town, and got a full plate of responses
View ArticleLemon Meringue tarts
Try out this scrumptious recipe for six individual Lemon Meringue tarts!
View ArticleThe Mill at Elstead finally celebrates Christmas...in May!
Devastated in the December floods, The Mill at Elstead put Christmas on hold - until now that is!
View ArticleDo You Love Food Show, Loseley Park, Guildford
Here's an event for food lovers: a weekend showcase of 150 exhibitors promoting regionally produced and internationally acclaimed artisan foods
View ArticleThe Strawberry Fair Food Festival, Priory Farm, Redhill
Food lovers from across Surrey will be heading to Priory Farm this June to join in with the farm’s annual Strawberry Fair Food Festival on Sat 28 - Sun 29 June.
View ArticleKingston's Ancient Market
Kingston's redesigned Ancient Market has been unveiled. Here's ten tasty reasons to visit!
View ArticleTante Marie Culinary School moves to Woking
Britain's first independent cookery school, Tante Marie Culinary Academy, relocates to Woking. The new state-of-the-art premises open in 2015
View ArticleSurrey Farm and Food Week 2014
Surrey Farm and Food Week returns, with a spread of farm-tastic events running from September 20th to 28th. Henry Turner gives his pick of the crop
View ArticleHaslemere Beer Festival 2014
Haslemere Beer Festival returns to Haslemere Hall on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th September.
View ArticleWoking Food Festival 2014
From Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September 2014, Woking will be bursting with mouth-watering stalls and free activities for all of the family. Find out what's happening!
View ArticlePizza Express decorate to honour local celebs
Branches of Pizza Express have taken to celebrating local celebrity connections. The Walton branch is Julie Andrews themed!
View ArticleChicken Tikka Masala recipe
Recipe courtesy of Cook Curry Surrey, a local school in Walton – the ‘on-Thames’ version, not the one on the hill – that offers ‘sleeves rolled up, hands on’ courses on conjuring up fast and foolproof...
View Article5 ways to enjoy Chocolate Week locally
Chocolate Week (13-19 Oct) sees the Launch of a Host of Chocolate Experiences in the Riverside Town of Kingston that will Keep Visitors Sweet, right up to Christmas
View ArticleThai pumpkin soup recipe
Because nothing screams Halloween like a bowl of pumpkin soup! This recipe comes from Bells Piece care home in Farnham.
View ArticleTop restaurants in Surrey
For Home Counties restaurants, west isn’t always the best. Surrey has its fair share of gastro greats too, says Catherine Whyte
View ArticleSurrey dining guide
Whether it's a light lunch or a full slap up dinner, William Gadsby Peet lists – in no particular order – some of his favourite places in Surrey for eating out. Bon appetit!
View ArticleWIN a case of seasonal bottles
Tell us your favourite cosy winter foodie hangouts and win a case of seasonal bottles for Christmas
View ArticleLocal Surrey food producers meet David Cameron
The Prime Minister was offered a Taste of Surrey when a group of food and drink producers descended on Parliament yesterday [26 November] to showcase the flavours of the county.
View ArticleLocally sourced food and drink Christmas gifts
You don't have to look far to find some fabulous food and drink gifts this Christmas. Catherine Whyte unwraps the best locally sourced treats
View ArticleLocal distillers in Surrey
As the dry month of January fades, Catherine Whyte visits some independent distillers on the doorstep
View ArticleBest winter warmers around Surrey
Catherine Whyte serves up delectable recommendations of the best places for a cosy hangout in the winter months, from Sheengate editors and Twitter foodies...
View ArticleInterview: Atul Kochhar, Michelin-starred Indian chef
Atul Kochhar was the first chef to win a Michelin star for Indian cuisine. And his dishes pack a very special punch. Catherine Whyte talks to the Twickenham taste king and samples his latest fare
View ArticleSurrey & SW London's Best Indian Restaurants
Looking to add some spice to your life? Inspired by our interview with award winning chef Atul Kochhar, Ellena Brooks seeks out some of Surrey & SW's best Indian restaurants
View ArticleNordic nibbles: Scandi food gathers pace in Surrey
You’ve watched the dramas, now try the food. Catherine Whyte finds the Scandinavian invasion gathering pace
View ArticleGufaa Rajas in Richmond is a crowd-pleaser
Attention-to-detail, creative presentation and excellently fresh-tasting food are what make Gufaa Raja, Claygate’s new Indian restaurant, stand out from the crowd for Alma Coben
View ArticleSurrey's best country walk pub lunches
Emma Ashley finds the best spots in Surrey for a bracing walk followed by a perfect pub lunch.
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