PATRONS and sponsors joined the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival for the official launch of its autumn harvest.
The festival boasts two huge free entry weekends alongside a host of speciality dinners, tours and tastings.
Favourite “Bitter and Twisted” returns featuring eight local brewers and cider makers on September 4, with the city’s biggest ever independent wine festival on September 6.
Festival director Nick Mosley said: “We’ve some really imaginative new events this year.
“I’m particularly looking forward to Food Lab which partners top local chefs and producers together to create a unique dish or product.
“And we’ve got a great line-up of interactive events including tasting masterclasses and the new AEG cookery theatre where festival goers can cook live with chefs.”
The launch party was held at the beachside Azure restaurant and bar, with guests enjoying canapés and wines from Enotria.
Participating restaurants and businesses include Drakes, 64 Degrees, The Pass, Jeremy’s, Terre à Terre, Hotel du Vin, The Coal Shed, The Chilli Pickle, Silo, Curry Leaf Café, La Cave à Fromage, Boutique et Salon de Thé, Azure, La Choza and Boho Gelato.
For complete events visit: www.brightonfoodfestival.com
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