Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
Programme of Events 2007
This is the programme of events for 2007. It will give you a taste of what to expect in 2008, including wine tasting and the chance to try the best local food. The programme for 2008 will be posted here as soon as it is confirmed (Summer 2008).
Friday 21 September: Pre Launch Event
Jazzworld presents a Jazzy Fish Supper
Doors open 8pm - music starts 9pm: The Which Blair Project + What's Cookin'
"World latin influenced jazz and pop to set your feet tapping Blair's highly charged singing will set your adrenaline pumping"
Venue M, George Street, Old Town, Hastings
web: www.hastingsjazzclub.co.uk
£6 / £4 unwaged (proof needed)
Free Fish Tapas
Festival Launch
'Walking the Fish' procession - Saturday 22 September
Starts 10am Breeds Place (opposite the fountain)
To open the festival, there will be a colourful and musical procession of giant fish and seafood effigies called Walking the Fish. This tradition started 9 years ago, with Radiator Arts group and children from schools in the area working together to fashion sculptures that reflected the community in which they lived.
Saturday 22 September in The Sole Entertainment Marquee and Bar on the Beach
The Sole will be open to the public from 12noon to 7pm on Saturday and entry is free. Top class local bands and acts will perform here. The Bar will serve local beers, local English wine, fruit juices and soft drinks. Tuck into Fish and Game barbequed on the beach.
Please note: only food and drink purchased on the Festival site may be consumed in the Marquee.
2pm - 3.15pm: Rude Knot To
Rude Knot To are a Celtic influenced trio who have wowed audiences throughout Europe and the USA.
3.45pm - 5pm: Band of Two
Peter Fyfe and Garry Blakeley perform goodtime Celtic music on a variety of instruments including guitars, fiddle and tenor banjo.
5.30pm - 6.45pm: Buick 6
Buick 6 play delta blues like you've never heard before, linking traditional and modern blues with folk.
Sunday 23 September in The Sole Entertainment Marquee and Bar on the Beach
The Sole will be open to the public from 12noon to 6pm on Sunday and entry is free. Top class local bands and acts will perform here. The Bar will serve local beers, local English wine, fruit juices and soft drinks. Tuck into Fish and Game barbequed on the beach.
Please note: only food and drink purchased on the Festival site may be consumed in the Marquee.
10am - 12noon: Jazz Breakfast with the Liane Carroll Trio
Liane won the Best Singer and Best of Jazz categories in the BBC Jazz awards 2005 - the only person to have won two awards in one year. Since then she has won two further Best Singer awards, the latest being the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards in 2007.
Breakfast: Locally baked organic pastry, plus organic fruit juice or fairtrade coffee.
Tickets: £8.50/£7 concessions (proof required)
Children under 14 free with an adult but free entry breakfast not included
Limited places so book early at Hastings Information Centre
Telephone: 0845 274 1001
web: www.lianecarroll.co.uk
2pm - 3.15pm: Trevor Watts/Jamie Harris duo
Danceable, rhythmic music from this critically acclaimed duo.
1pm - 1.30pm and 3.30pm - 4pm: the Fabulous Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers
This local vintage dancing troupe will entertain with the energetic Lindy Hop.
4.15pm - 5.30pm: The Rhythm Doctors
The Rhythm Doctors play their individual style of rhythm and blues.
English Wine Tent at The Plaice
This promises to be a memorable experience for both the wine connoisseur and novice alike. Entry to the wine marquee only £2, including free festival wine glass.
Within a radius of 25 miles from Hastings there are at least 18 vineyards, many of them producing award-winning wines that bear comparison with the best in the world.
In the English Wine Tent on the main festival site there will be five vineyards over the weekend:
Come and take your time to browse and talk to wine producers themselves. Each of these vineyards will be bringing a wide range of their finest wines and fruit juices for you to try and to buy - by the glass, or the case!
There will be plenty of space for you to sit and soak up the atmosphere, and free bread will be available to dry off the palate before you try another glass of something different. You will also be able to buy tapas to enjoy with your wine.
A selection of art by members of the South Coast Artists' Group will be on display over the weekend along with a special floral centrepiece provided by Shimizu Flowers of the High Street, Hastings Old Town.
Saturday 22 September at The Plaice
The Plaice opens at 11am and entry to the market stalls and cooking area is free. Try delicious seafood dishes with international influences. Stalls will sell fresh Sussex and Kent produce, local crafts and high quality English wines. Local chefs and fish experts will perform fish cookery demonstrations.
Local wines available in the English Wine Tent (entry £2 including festival wine glass)
Wine tasting events in the Wine Tasting Marquee - tickets required - Over 18s only.
The Wine Tasting Marquee: over 18s only
Tickets for these Wine Tasting Events will be available on the door but spaces are limited so book in advance at Hastings Information Centre
12noon - 1pm: Organic Wine Production with James Davies
James Davies, vineyard manager at Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, will be talking about the special methods used to make the wines and there will be an opportunity to try some select vintages.
Tickets: £5
1.45pm - 2.45pm: Learn to Taste Wine with Alexander Carr-Taylor
Alexander Carr-Taylor from Carr-Taylor Vineyards, hosts this fun and informative wine tasting.
Tickets: £5
3.30pm - 4.30pm: English Wine with John Radford
Sussex based writer, broadcaster and award-winning author of books on wine and food, John Radford will be focussing this tasting session on wines produced in Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.
Tickets: £6.50 web: www.johnradford.com
Sunday 23 September at The Plaice
The Plaice opens at 11am and entry to the market stalls and cooking area is free. Try delicious seafood dishes with international influences. Stalls will sell fresh Sussex and Kent produce, local crafts and high quality English wines. Local chefs and fish experts will perform fish cookery demonstrations.
Local wines available in the English Wine Tent (entry £2 including festival wine glass)
Wine tasting events in the Wine Tasting Marquee - tickets required - Over 18s only.
12noon - 1pm: Method Champenoise with David Carr-Taylor
Carr-Taylor Vineyards produce gold-medal winning sparkling wines. Learn some secrets about their production and enjoy tasting the wines.
Tickets: £5
1.45pm - 2.45pm: Learn to to taste wine with Alexander Carr-Taylor
Alexander Carr-Taylor from Carr-Taylor Vineyards, hosts this fun and informative wine tasting.
Tickets: £5
3.30pm - 4.30pm: Matching fish with wine hosted by John Radford
Wine specialist and connoisseur John Radford will be offering his expert guidance on which local wines and local fish can be perfect partners.
Tickets: £7.50
web: www.johnradford.com
Street Entertainment
The Lobsters: There's a nip in the air! (Saturday only)
Meet Claude and Shelley, live and kicking land-lubber lobsters providing wandering entertainment throughout both days.
Punch and Judy:
Saturday: 1pm - 1.30pm and 3.15pm - 3.45pm
Sunday: 12.30pm - 1pm
On the beach next to the Sole entertainment Marquee and Lifeboat Station. This show is based more on family life than the traditional Punch and Judy punch-ups and everyone lives happily ever after!
Butler and Brown on Safari
A mix between Laurel and Hardy and Jeeves and Wooster, Butler and Brown are stuck in the roaring twenties and create merriment wherever they go. Wandering entertainment throughout both days.
The Pirates (Sunday only)
Ahoy there! Long John Stilter and Captain Jack Parrot, larger-than-life pirates will be sighted swashbuckling around the seafront!
Saturday and Sunday - 12noon: The Story of The Stade
Meet outside the Fishermen's Museum for a fascinating walk with local historian Steve Peak around this historic part of the town. Part of the tour involves walking on the working beach and would not be suitable for those with mobility problems or wheelchair users.
Strolling Jazz
Keep your ears open for the Sounds of New Orleans with our local strolling bands over the weekend. On Saturday you can hear Expedient Brass Band and on Sunday Creole Jazz will get your toes tapping.
Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 3pm: Time and Plaice
An illustrated talk, by local photographer George Greaves, through the past and present of the Hastings fishing fleet. Takes place at the Fishermens Museum, entry is free but donations welcome.
Other events and festival participants
Kids' Play Activity Tent
On the beach next to The Sole Entertainments Marquee. Play workers on hand to create sea-themed crafts with kids.
Alicantina
Authentic Spanish paella cooked on the festival site by Spanish food experts Alicantina.
Arcade Fisheries
Identify the 3 varieties of local fish on display at Arcade Fisheries, and you could win a tasty selection of local fish. Saturday 22 September only.
Telephone: 01424 435459
Electric Palace Cinema
Saturday 22 at 8pm: 'Tampopo'
Sunday at 8pm: 'Babette's Feast'
Telephone: 01424 720393
web: www.electricpalacecinema.com
Brass Monkey
End of Festival party with celebrity compere. 7pm 'til late, free entry.
web: www.hastingslive.com
Alexandra Leadbeater
Local artist Alex Leadbeater will be displaying her unique artwork at the seafood festival site.
Telephone: 01424 423457
web: www.alexleadbeater.com
Harris Restaurant and Tapas Bar
Saturday 12noon - 4pm and 6.30pm - 11pm. Book your table at Harris and enjoy Larzuela, a seafood medley originally from Catalonia along with traditional tapas all made with locally sourced seafood.
Telephone: 01424 437221
Johnny Swanns at the Fishmarket
Fresh seafood and fish cooked all weekend at the front of Johnny Swanns shop in Rock-a-Nore Road.
Telephone: 01424 436433
Restaurant Twenty Seven
Special fish evening on Friday 21 September. All fish locally sourced, menu available from mid-August.
Telephone: 01424 420060
Soupçon Restaurant
Saturday and Sunday 12noon - 3pm and 6.30pm - 10pm. Fresh and smoked seafood available on the daily menu. Local wines also available.
Telephone: 01424 434348
Pissarro's
Continental style hotel with café and brasserie close to Hastings Station. Live music in the bar Thursday to Sunday featuring local and international artists.
Telephone: 01424 421363
web: www.pissarros.co.uk
The Bridge Community Centre and The Bridge Café
Healthy food at reasonable prices. Buffets and meetings catered for.
Telephone: 01424 433611
The Royal Standard
Traditional family run pub in the Old Town offering a special menu and English wines and beers throughout the weekend. Live music Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Telephone: 01424 420163
Swan House Bed and Breakfast
This award winning guesthouse will be serving a bowl of fish stew, a glass of organic wine and bread from Judges bakery for £12.50 per person. Sunday 12noon - 3pm only and booking is advisable to ensure you don't miss out on this treat.
Telephone: 01424 430014
web: www.swanhousehastings.co.uk
Webbe's at the Fish Café
This à la carte restaurant in Rye serves fish and seafood locally caught in Hastings and Rye.
Telephone: 01797 222226 or 01797 222210
web: www.thefishcafe.com
The Wild Mushroom Restaurant
This AA Rosette restaurant serves locally produced fish and meat. Lunch - Tuesday to Friday and Saturday; Dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Telephone: 01424 751137
web: www.wildmushroom.co.uk
St Clement's Restaurant
Restaurant serving fresh locally caught fish.
Telephone: 01424 200355
web: www.stclementsrestaurant.co.uk
Pomegranate
Food and drink house. 10am to midnight.
Telephone: 01421 429221
Rock-a-Nore Fisheries
The only small retailer who can supply fresh local MSC certified fish.
Telephone: 01424 445425
Mr Bean Coffee House
Fully licensed funciton suite available.
Telephone: 01424 717069
The FILO (First In Last Out)
Brewing real ale on the premises since 1985. Special seafood menu over the Festival weekend.
Telephone: 01424 425079
web: www.thefilo.com
Peter's Eastern Fish Shop
Best quality fish.
Telephone: 01424 422342
Judge's Bakery
Organic bakery and provision shop selling award winning organic meat and wines. Winner Soil Association Awards best small organic store 2007. Open Monday to Saturday 8.15am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Telephone: 01424 722588
The Dolphin Inn
Hot and cold food and real ales served daily.
Telephone: 01424 431197
The White Rock Hotel
Affordable quality by the sea. Recently refurbished and with stunning sea views.
Telephone: 01424 422240
web: www.thewhiterockhotel.com
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Established in 1979, this family run business produces estate bottled, award winning wines.
Freephone: 0800 980 288
web: www.englishorganicwine.co.uk
Carr Taylor Vineyards
Carr Taylor Vineyards have won a cellar-full of awards for their sparkling, still and fruit wines.
Telephone: 01424 752501
web: www.carr-taylor.co.uk
Harbourne Vineyard
Only traditional methods are used at Harbourne, the grapes are hand picked and manual basket presses are used.
Telephone: 01797 270420
web: www.harbournevineyard.co.uk
Biddenden Vineyards
Kent's oldest family owned vineyard produces cider and apple juice along with wine.
Telephone: 01580 291726
web: www.biddendenvineyards.com
Battle Wine Estate
The Estate produces fruit liquers, kir and consistently high quality wines.
Telephone: 01424 870449
web: www.battlewineestate.com
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