This month’s hospitality round-up spotlights people shaping Brighton’s scene. Zack at Bonsai discusses a fresh direction for the plant-based favourite, while Jack from The Menu Partners shares operator insight. Anna at Fourth and Church reflects on building a neighbourhood spot with character, and Amanda from Brighton’s Rocking Horse Children’s Charity highlights community impact. Plus, how to enter the Beautiful South Awards 2026. |
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Fresh Roots: Meet Zack, the New Force Behind Bonsai on Baker Street |
Meet Zack Stubbs, the new owner of Bonsai. He shares his journey as a lifelong vegetarian, his time with Brighton favourites like Indian Summer, Gars and Food For Friends, and his vision for this award-winning plant-based spot: fresh roots, bold flavours, big ambitions. |
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Inside the Supply Secrets with The Menu Partners’ Jack O’Neill |
We speak with Jack O’Neill, Head of Operations at The Menu Partners, about his journey in hospitality, streamlining the food supply chain, and building strong relationships with independent restaurants to support a more efficient, connected, and sustainable foodservice industry. |
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Brighton’s Standout Wine Spot: Anna at Fourth & Church |
In this interview, Anna Reilly of Fourth and Church shares her journey in hospitality, her vision for a wine-led venue, and what makes this Brighton spot stand out through great wine, seasonal food, and a loyal following. |
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Inside Rockinghorse Charity with Amanda Hetherington |
We speak with Amanda Hetherington of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity about supporting Sussex families, building partnerships, local fundraising impact, and how hospitality venues help deliver vital, life-changing work. |
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How To Be More Sustainable and Save Money |
Explore how local food businesses can be more sustainable while saving money. From reducing waste to improving efficiency, it highlights practical steps that cut costs, support the environment and help hospitality venues operate more responsibly. |
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The May Maincourse, by The Menu Partners |
This month’s Main Course magazine from The Menu Partners showcases the region’s food and drink scene, featuring BRAVO winners Eight Bells Jevington, Bayon Bakery and Prept, plus seasonal insights, interviews and industry features highlighting the people shaping local hospitality. |
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The Beautiful South Awards 2026 - Entries Now Open! |
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as the Beautiful South Awards return on Thursday 10th December 2026 at The East Sussex National Hotel and Resort hosted by Tourism South East. Back bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before, if you run a tourism or hospitality business in South East England, these awards are a fantastic way to raise your profile, set yourself apart from your competition and celebrate success with your team. It’s also a great party!
The awards are open to businesses of all sizes. The deadline for submissions is midnight, 26 June. |
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Exclusive Hospitality Discounts |
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Our picks in May.
- BRAVO Party, 11th May – a celebration for winners and sponsors, bringing together comedy, food and drink for a lively evening at Spiegel Gardens.
- Chambers Networking at Moshimo - May 13th
- Chambers Networking at Bills - 22nd May
- Women in Hospitality - 3rd June. Email hannah@restaurantsbrighton.co.uk to secure you place.
- Look out for the next Sustainability Workshop in June. Email hello@restaurantsbrighton.co.uk to receive more details.
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Our picks in May.
- Adobe acquires Semrush - hot off the press, news for all the hospitality marketing teams.
- Designing better service flow: How restaurants are optimising the dining room with Toast. 21% or restaurant owners are concentrating on speed and efficiency in 2026.
- Survey Reveals Regional Pint Price Gap - Where do you think Brighton features?
- Ben and Pam announcing the closure of their very first restaurant, Gingerman on Instagram.
- The Salt Room returns on 12th May 2026, marking a much-anticipated reopening of one of the city’s most iconic dining spots.
- New Openings and Coming Soon - The Set, Koda, The Reading Room at Saltdean Lido, Sora, Olea, Jack's Pizza - and more.
- New Kitchen at the Trading Posts Sydney Street Roastery.
- New UK Openings in May - Restaurant Online.
- Data has revealed that the UK on-trade showed clear signs of recovery in March 2026, with stronger demand, longer visits and record spend per head. Pub & Bar.
- Health Trends Impact Choice of Diners' Restaurants.
- Heston Eyes Expansion.
- Pizza Express moves into QSR with new restaurant format.
- Things to do in Brighton in May.
- All the May Food and Drink offers.
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Wishing you and your team an incredible May!
Team Restaurants Brighton |
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