Honey
Breads
Well, you can’t really eat honey without bread so make your way to The Hungry Guest for some of their Sussex bread or search out SØDT artisan bread which is made and stocked locally (usually to be found in the market).
Chocolate and cheese
If you want a really good choice of cheese, it’s back to The Hungry Guest for you, where you will find a dedicated cheese room with a fantastic selection of Sussex cheese. Once you’ve lingered, have a look at the rest of their range and deli and fill up with chocolate, cake and lots of other delicacies. The Hungry Guest also has a butchery around the corner in Lombard Street.
Wine and beer
Apart from a great wine shop in the town, namely Hennings, there are four vineyards near Petworth, namely Roebuck Estates, Upperton Vineyards, Stopham Vineyards and Winery and Cradlers Barn and they all offer a variety of tours, tastings and other wine experiences.
A short drive from Petworth you will also stumble across Langham Brewery and Tap Room. As well as tour and tasting experiences, you can also enjoy SØDT bread and locally made Faretti pizza here.
Coffee and cake
You’re going to need sustenance as you explore Petworth so take your pick from one of the town’s coffee shops. Tiffins Tea Rooms and Cherry’s do an excellent line in tea, coffee, and cake. The Angel Inn also does an amazing breakfast!
Petworth Market
If you’re on Mission Foodie, make sure you visit Petworth on market day. The market meets between 9.00 am – 1.00 pm every 4th Saturday of the month and is a feast for the tastebuds. Artisan chocolate, local gin, homemade breads, fresh seafood, cheese, olives, marmalades and more. Make sure you take a basket. This is local produce at its best. Alternatively, head out of town to Lodsworth, where you will find an excellent village shop with lots of local produce.
Stop for lunch
Your basket should be pretty laden with goodies by now, so why not stop for lunch? Once again, there is plenty of choice. Head a little out of Petworth to The Welldiggers or to nearby Tillington and the Horse Guards Inn. The décor inside the latter is wonderfully eclectic and they forage, grow their own and use local suppliers for their ever-changing menu. This is shabby chic meets fine dining and the location is hopelessly pretty.
Or dinner
If you’re staying over night, you might be tempted by The Angel Inn and their menu that promises to showcase local and seasonal produce. Or, mentioned in the Michelin Guide and tucked away in a 17th-century building with a lovely sunny terrace, E. Street Bar & Grill promises a modern approach with a focus on local ingredients including locally sourced meat and game, as well as seafood and fish.
Interested in foodie history?
I’m always a sucker for a historic kitchen, and if you have time, a visit to Petworth House (National Trust) includes a visit to their Victorian scullery, winter dairy, larder, pastry room, and still room.
Catch your own
If you don’t fancy Petworth House, why not catch your own produce with a quick trip to nearby Duncton Mills Trout Fishery where they offer non-members fishing in their Birch Lake
On your way home …
If you have room, time or inclination, deviate home via nearby Fittleworth Stores. It’s a small store with a big mission and it’s filled with lots more local produce! Their cheese scones are some of the best in the county!
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