Food & Drink +

As autumn sets in, there’s no better time to treat yourself to a hearty meal out.
Angelina Villa-Clarke finds the best spots in reach of Surrey that champion the best of British cookery

Newly opened, independent coffee house in the heart of Epsom

Wine and dine this summer with fresh flavours inspired by the season.

After working in the drinks industry for 25 years, Simon Marjoram, founder of Hampton Court Gin, decided it was high-time he created his own.

Laura Scott, private chef, supper club host, cake maker and cookery tutor shares her recipe for a vibrant summer salad full of Middle eastern flavours.

Flavoursome Filipino fusion food, right here in Ewell Village.

Eaten savoury, sweet or stuffed; we honestly can’t think of anything you can’t put on a bagel. No wonder we eat around 320 million, yearly. Holey-moley! Luckily for us, Charlotte Crockford runs her own micro-bakery in Epsom, and is very proud of her nickname, ‘The Bagel Lady.’

From festive afternoon teas to special winter menus – the best way to celebrate the season is to get feasting! Whether it’s mince pies and mulled wine or fizz and fireworks to see in 2024, Angelina Villa-Clarke discovers some fun foodie treats to enjoy and some of the best culinary experiences to share with your loved ones this winter.

According to a survey conducted by GlobeScan and non-profit organisation EAT, 42% of consumers worldwide think we’ll be eating plant-based foods more in the next decade. If you’ve read that thinking ‘It’s a battle alone to feed my kids veg’ or you struggle to hit your daily recommended intake, then local foodie, Louisa Mitchell is here to help…

Surrey’s first food hall is not the new kid on the block anymore. Having settled into its place as the go-to place for street food style eats in Shoreditch-style surroundings, its ever-changing menu of food vendors has had a rolling refresh for the new season.

Eden’s Little Bakery is one of those ‘silver-lining stories’ that shone a light of hope during the dark days of the pandemic. Now an award-winning bakery in Ewell, the story began when Eden (aged 15 years at the time) and her Dad, Itay made bourekas – a Middle Eastern pastry – for a socially distanced, V-Day street party…

Did somebody say Pancake Day?

Arguably one of the best days February brings, next Tuesday the 21st, is Pancake Day!
Take a look at these amazing local places you can get yours (all year round, of course!) and some recipes to try at home.