CO-FOUNDER OF THE VILLAGE

FOUNDER, XENIA PR

Anne is a Food, Drink and Travel PR specialist and has worked with hotels, restaurants, bars and drinks brands for nearly 20 years.

CO-FOUNDER OF THE VILLAGE

FOOD AND DRINK PHOTOGRAPHER

A talented food photographer, Carla is a seasoned professional in the world of food photography.

MOUSEHALL ESTATE

Mousehall Estate is a family-run vineyard and distillery that is famous for creating the award-winning Mousehall Sussex Dry Gin and Vodka. This year sees the launch of 3 new wines, and Oast House accommodation.

OASTBROOK VINEYARD

America and Nick run an award-winning sustainable Sussex winery making still and sparkling wine and offering tours, tastings, events and luxurious Vineyard stays.

FOUNDER, FITZGERALD CATERING

PRIVATE CHEF AND CATERER

Aaron’s family-run catering business draws inspiration from all over the world to create a unique catering experience for all occasions.

ARTISAN BAKER

FRESH DOUGH, CROWBOROUGH

Fresh Dough manufactures from scratch bread loaves, pastries and cakes using organic and local ingredients.

BIRCH GIN

Justin and his wife, Dawn make a micro batch, handcrafted gin that has won 5 international awards and combines Mediterranean citrus, British herbs, Asian spices and a delightful mouthfeel.

THE WHITE HART, WADHURST

The White Hart creates seasonal menus using the best Sussex has to offer and works exclusively with small producers. With newly renovated bedrooms, the pub also offers the UK’s biggest English Wine List.

CARACOL CAMPING

Claire and Ade run beautiful glamping site that provides the perfect balance between luxurious camping and nature, with all the peace and tranquility you need to relax your mind, body and soul.

PHIPPS PR, THE HOG

Nicky runs award-winning food and drink PR firm, Phipps PR and in her spare time has launched her own wine, ‘The Hog’ from her vineyard near Lamberhurst.

FLETCHER’S FLOCK

Stuart Fletcher breeds and tends sheep in and around Wadhurst in the old-fashioned way, following in the footsteps of itinerant shepherds. Stuart now produces locally butchered meat, hung for 14 days.

COES FARM

Does Farm is a family-run, 500-year-old farm estate with organic vineyard, cider orchard, holiday stays and micro-winery.