The Big Nibble

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The Big Nibble celebrates Sussex produce through a vibrant food and drink market together with a live cookery theatre featuring top Sussex chefs.

Organised by Food Rocks and Horsham District Council, the 2026 Big Nibble took place in Horsham's Carfax in September.

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Big Nibble 2026 highlights

Big Nibble Live Cookery Theatre

Live cookery theatre

A live cookery theatre featured top Sussex chefs from local businesses, including Horsham’s FELIX Bistro and South Lodge, hosted by food guru Hilary Knight.

Big Nibble 2026 Market Trader

Local food and drink market

A vibrant food and drink market showcased an impressive array of around 30 Sussex producers and traders, from artisan foods and local delicacies to award-winning drinks.

Little Notes' Fruit and Veg Band

Family entertainment

Musical entertainment took place on the Carfax bandstand, performed by Little Notes Fruit & Veg Band and Big Notes Choir.

Sussex Beehive 2026 sponsored by Schroders

Sussex Beehive sponsored by Schroders

There was a special celebration of Sussex honey products at the event’s ‘Sussex Beehive’ market feature, sponsored by Schroders.

Beeches Buffet Tasters

Town centre tasters

Delicious tasters were on offer from town centre businesses including Beeches Buffet and Urban Fuse.

Annalees live window painting at WolfPack cafe

Live window painting

There was live window painting by local artist Annalees of Whistlestop Arts to promote the Sussex Honey Guide.