We love making connections between individuals, communities and projects. We organise free trips to visit growing projects, some of which provide the veg in our veg boxes, so that we can see where food is grown locally and what’s possible. As well as Growing Workshops & Community Cook-alongs we have also collaborated on Farm & Feasts (where we enjoy being cooked a delicious meal from farm produce), and even enjoyed walking over the Downs to visit a farm near Lewes.
All our events are free for residents of Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Bates Estate. We do our best to make them accessible, please let us know if you have any special requirements and we will see what we can do.
Upcoming Events
Community Picnic - 8th of August - 12-4pm
Join us for our sixth annual celebration of good food and good neighbours.
This year we are hosting a community picnic at the Avenue Orchard in Bevendean (opposite the shops) - BN2 4FF
Free activities and walks and talks plus dressing up!
We will be providing some locally sourced treats but do bring along something to add to your own picnic or to share with others.
No need to book - just turn up!
This event is FREE but donations help us remain sustainable and keep us running Community events, trips, lunches and our Community Fridge in Moulsecoomb. You can donate by cash or card on the day, or send us an email at verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com
Rock Farm Trip (next date: August 28th)
Our Rock Farm trips are back on this spring. The run on the last Friday of each month. All invited, and still completely FREE. Spaces are limited, so don't forget to book.
What to expect:
- Free hot lunch & refreshments, and a chance to pick your own veggies to take home
- Activities to suit everyone, from crafts to nature walks.
- A big range of things to do, including tasting the crops, gardening, nature connection, art projects, foraging, or just relaxing by the fire or in the sun
- minibus from Moulsecoomb Library
email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
Coming Soon:
Community Lunch at Fork and Dig it, in collaboration with Sussex Surplus at Stanmer Organics - 4th July 2026
Very Local Food Fair at The Avenue Orchard - 8th August 2026
Past Events:
Free Cooking Workshops
Interested in learning Nigerian or Bengali cooking? Or veggie recipes that are a hit with kids? We are hosting a series of FREE cookery workshops at Brighton Table Tennis Club in Moulsecoomb.
Community Lunch - in collaboration with Sussex Surplus
We’re excited to announce that we will be working with Sussex Surplus to put on a ‘Together at the Table’ event for members, neighbours and friends of Very Local Food Hubs. Join us for a two-course seasonal & vegetarian meal for just £5 per person (under 14s free). Connect with new neighbours and friends over the table as we all eat together, celebrating local & seasonal food and community.
March 7th from 1-4pm at Brighton Table Tennis Club, 1 Moulsecoomb Way
Book your ticket by emailing verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com
2025 Annual Summer Food Fair
Join us for a celebration of everything ‘good food’ at our annual food fair. There’ll be talks, demos, foraging, and lots of tasty food.
12-4pm at The Avenue Orchard, in Bevendean BN2 4FD
Fancy volunteering or have an idea for a fun food-related activity/talk/workshop? Get in touch at verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com
Very Local Food Fair
Join us for our big summer event 2024! Saturday 10th August at The Avenue Orchard in Bevendean 12-4pm
The cookalong in August will be part of our Very Local Food Fair
As well as cooking together and feasting outside on the day, there will be:
lots of free and fun food themed activities including dressing up, chicken whispering with Mark the Chicken Man, and smoothie making on the Smoothie Bike
international curry competition - try each others, as well as swap recipes
cupcake bake off - bring your entries, vote for best cupcake!
fruit kebabs
meet local food groups and find out about growing workshops
info about local opportunities and trips to farms etc
foraging walk with Urban Forage
cooking demos from different local experts
Join us! @ The Avenue Orchard in Bevendean BN2 4FD - email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com for more info..
Growing workshop at Bevendean Community Gardens
A workshop where you can learn to grow your own fruit and vegetables. In Bevendean Community Garden. Watch this space for more details.
Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton BN2 4FH Bevendean Community Garden on Google Maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
June Cookalong
Sharing recipes and cooking and eating together
People are invited to bring their own favourite fish recipe to share if they wish.
Our chefs will also be providing recipes and ingredients and using veg from our veg boxes.
We will be cooking a range of dishes to try during the session and there will also be food to take home.
St George's Hall 140 Newick Rd Brighton BN1 9JG
St George’s Hall on Google maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
Growing Workshops in Bevendean Community Gardens
A growing workshop where you can learn to grow your own veg. At Bevendean Community Garden. Watch this space for more details.
Bevendean Community Garden Heath Hill Ave, Brighton BN2 4FH Bevendean Community Garden on Google Maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
Growing workshops in Bevendean Community Garden
Postponed to Wednesday 31 May 2023 6 - 8.30 pm
A growing workshop in Bevendean Community Garden where you can learn to grow your own food.
Heath Hill Ave, Brighton BN2 4FH Bevendean Community Garden on Google Maps
Watch this space for more details. Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
May Cookalong
Sharing international curry recipes Sharing recipes, cooking and eating together:
You are invited to bring your own favourite curry recipe to share if you wish. You are welcome to bring any spices or other ingredients you would like to use. Our chefs will also be providing recipes and ingredients and using veg from our veg boxes.
We will be cooking a range of dishes to try during the session and there will also be food to take home.
St George's Hall 140 Newick Rd Brighton BN1 9JG
St George’s Hall on Google maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
Growing workshops at Bevendean Community Garden
Growing workshops where you can learn to grow food. Held in Bevendean Community Gardens
Bevendean Community Garden Heath Hill Ave, Brighton BN2 4FH Bevendean Community Garden on Google Maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
Held monthly. More details to follow. email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com
Cookalong with Carly at St George's Hall
Love take-away? Learn how to make fake-away - all the taste without the cost!
This cookalong will be at St George’s Hall, 140 Newick Rd, Brighton BN1 9JG St George’s Hall on Google maps
Email verylocalfoodhubs@gmail.com to book
