Why not have a Fishy Friday?

Tonight is looking busy busy but we still have a couple of spots to fill if you fancy joining us! Tonights specials include:

Scallops with cauliflower and truffle oil puree, parmesan crisps and smoky bacon


Mackerel fillets with a tomato and bacon butter, served with Sussex Charmer new potatoes and spinach


Clam and Haddock chowder with a warm home baked loaf

........Tempted? Give us a call and secure a table!

The Good Food Guide 2012

Dave is off to buy his copy today!

We had our fingers crossed but still never expected the amazing news we received last week......Samphire has made it into The Good Food Guide 2012! Thank you every one for all of the support and votes, it really has meant a lot to Dave and the team! 

Hope to see you soon!!

Breadmaking Course

Dave's been down to Shipton Mill at Frampton  to learn some more about baking and using flour.

Fantastic day crammed full and left at the end with a tray of breads - from rye to pitta and everything in between, few sacks of flour,  and plenty of things to think about....

yummy ciabatta with olive oil and herbs

Really interesting tour round the mill (had to wear this stylish blue hat!) - amazing amount of machinery going 24 hours/day all to produce top quality flour of many varieties...

and brought home three different 'mothers' which all need feeding regularly and which make delicious, different breads...it's what sourdough is all about

hope you'll come and try them soon

Caught the fish and now cutting the veggies!

Can't get much fresher than this.

With the recent rain, everything is growing SO fast!  Down in the vegetable patch, the courgettes are harvested, collected by Dave and straight away cooked and plated up for the next meal.

You'd be forgiven for thinking it's the Mediterranean!

Have we ever mentioned that we like fresh, local food?  Well, this is how it's done.  Sometimes!

the slow drift aboard Samphire

When the weather's good (we'll leave it to the professionals if not!), take a boat, a group of friends and some fishing kit and have a go!  Or go with Adam from Something Fishy who regularly takes groups.

Best way for some sea air and a tan.  And a lot of fun too.

not much happening here!

Can you see the mackerel we caught?

Successful?  Think this says it all!

Come and enjoy the best of the locally caught fish and other produce in our English kitchen near the end of Shore Road in East Wittering.  Look out for the Samphire sign or phone for a reservation on 01243 672754...which is always a good idea as we're so small that tables get filled quickly!

Taste Magazine

Feeling chuffed as there's a full page in the latest Summer edition of Taste Magazine - all about samphire.  (See page 24)

They talk about the different dishes that we've put together for this month using samphire imaginatively from an accompaniment to fish dishes, in salads, pancakes and even Tony Wallace's specially made sausages.

Pick up a copy and follow us there - and even better come and visit and taste some fine English cooking using lots of local ingredients.

We'd love to see you but please book to avoid disappointment.

Mongol Rally

There's a crowd of people setting off on the Mongol Rally from Goodwood this morning so if time, going to pop up to see it all happening.

In East Wittering, lots of people around for summer holidays and the sun is beginning to shine although it's still a bit chilly in the water.

We've set up the tables outside and there's lots of lovely things on the menu so we'd like to see you down here.