Jeremy's at Borde Hill

Borde Hill Gardens are one of the great tourist attractions of Sussex, and, apart from being a wonderful dendrological experience, they also play host to Jeremy's Restaurant, benefiting from the classy food that Jeremy's offers while the restaurant gains with a dramatic setting.

Described on their website as, 'its light and airy interior and expanse of outside terracing overlooking the Victorian walled garden, is a rare find' there are few who would disagree.

Jeremy and Vera Ashpool have gathered many thousands of loyal and appreciative customers over the years. The opening of Jeremy's at Borde Hill is an exciting step in their restaurant's evolution, which has led from a tiny bistro 15 years ago to today's national recognition and awards. Much of the success in the kitchen comes from the choice of produce and materials; free-range pork is a speciality and local asparagus, together with the house bread.

The food has a lot to recommend it, both in terms of range and quality, and typical starter dishes could consist of pan-fried chicken livers with braised lentils and Madeira jus; smoked haddock risotto with Parmesan, and mushroom stack with white truffle oil salad.

Their local signature dishes include haunch of venison with puy lentils and bordelaise sauce, and pan-fried squid with a ragout of chickpea, chorizo and red peppers, served alongside the homemade walnut bread, made daily on the premises.

Mains might well consist of roast loin and sautéed kidney of Romney Marsh lamb with gratin dauphinoise, sugar snaps and rosemary jus, or pan-fried hake fillet with crushed potatoes and a clam and chorizo chowder. Outstanding amongst the array of puddings is a chocolate torte with kiwi sorbet and lemon posset with berry compote. House wines start from £16 for the white, or £13 for their red, and there is a good choice beyond.

For more information, why not visit their Website for events and menus or even find details on planning your wedding at Jeremy's, a speciality of theirs.