The Rising Sun

A Cosy Escape into Pub Classics

The Good Guide to Great British Grub

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

Charlie & Ginger

Newly opened, independent coffee house in the heart of Epsom

The Derby Arms

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

Gin-spirational

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.

Summer Tomato Bulgar salad bowl

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.

The Rambling Pig

Flavoursome Filipino fusion food, right here in Ewell Village.

Bagel Boom

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.’

Eat, drink and be merry 

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.

Food for thought

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...

New term at Epsom Social 

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.

Lets Bake!

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…

Flippin’ Good Fun

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.

Food in Motion

Well, this is a first for footy - a winter World Cup! Helping us get our festive heads around the weirdness of seeing Santa amongst a sea of footy shirts and flags will be Epsom Social - Surrey’s first ever food hall – who are set to screen every match, live from 20th November…

Souper Trooper

Who doesn’t love snuggling on the sofa with a bowl of home-made soup?

A Jolly Good Time

UCA students reached out to one of the oldest pubs in Epsom, popular independent, The Jolly Coopers, to find out about the pub’s heritage, beliefs, upcoming events and more. Manager Dan Clamp gave us all the insight we needed.

A New Approach to Eating

Going flexitarian? Don’t have a clue what it even means? Read on...

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Exhausted your Sunday brunch hit list? Need another coffee house hideaway? Meet Chai.

Epsom & Ewell Goes Vegan

We chat to the founder of Surrey Vegan about changing people's perception of plants and bringing veganism to town.

The Secrets to Hosting

We asked Laura Scott, host of The Epsom Supper Club, for her top tips on how to survive the festive season without inducing an anxiety-ridden breakdown during the countdown to Christmas.

The Epsom Supper Club

We head along to The Epsom Supper Club for an evening of great food, good company and no washing up...

Avo load of this...

Happy National Avocado Day - yes, it's a real thing - a whole 24 hours dedicated to the beloved green fruit.

Perfect Picnic Spots

The sun's out, so grab the picnic basket and make a meal of it. We've picked out some of our favourite green spaces to roll out the gingham blanket and enjoy some al-fresco dining!

Eat the Great Outdoors

We asked Saltbox, a local woodland dining and outdoor cookery school to share some of their favourite ingredients from nature's larder.

Sourdough, Sausage Dogs & Supper Clubs

We head to Epsom's Laura Scott's for a morning of baking wizardry.

Meet Ben from Ben's Butchery

We caught up with Ben from Ben’s Butchery – one of only two independent butcher’s shop in Epsom, no less.

Three of the Best Local Pubs for Sunday Lunch

Our choice of lazy Sunday lunch spots in and around Epsom & Ewell.